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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)

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21

train journeys
per day

114

miles (184 kms)

3hrs 29 mins

fastest journey

06:35 / 21:52

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

2

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and Portsmouth & Southsea , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to Portsmouth & Southsea is approximately 114 miles (184 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 39 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Portsmouth & Southsea.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Portsmouth & Southsea. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 29 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Town to Portsmouth & Southsea Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:35
    3 hrs 56 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    10:31
    Colchester Town
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Colchester Town to Portsmouth & Southsea
  • Mon 6th May
    06:44
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    10:31
    Colchester Town
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Colchester Town to Portsmouth & Southsea
  • Mon 6th May
    08:00
    3 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    11:30
    Colchester Town
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Colchester Town to Portsmouth & Southsea
  • Mon 6th May
    09:00
    3 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    12:29
    Colchester Town
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Colchester Town to Portsmouth & Southsea
  • Mon 6th May
    10:00
    3 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    13:30
    Colchester Town
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Colchester Town to Portsmouth & Southsea
  • Mon 6th May
    11:00
    3 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    14:29
    Colchester Town
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Colchester Town to Portsmouth & Southsea
  • Mon 6th May
    12:00
    3 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    15:29
    Colchester Town
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Colchester Town to Portsmouth & Southsea
  • Mon 6th May
    13:00
    3 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    16:29
    Colchester Town
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Colchester Town to Portsmouth & Southsea
  • Mon 6th May
    14:00
    3 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    17:29
    Colchester Town
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Colchester Town to Portsmouth & Southsea
  • Mon 6th May
    15:00
    3 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    18:29
    Colchester Town
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Colchester Town to Portsmouth & Southsea
  • Mon 6th May
    16:00
    3 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    19:29
    Colchester Town
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Colchester Town to Portsmouth & Southsea
  • Mon 6th May
    17:00
    3 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    20:29
    Colchester Town
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Colchester Town to Portsmouth & Southsea
  • Mon 6th May
    18:00
    3 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    21:29
    Colchester Town
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Colchester Town to Portsmouth & Southsea
  • Mon 6th May
    19:00
    3 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    22:30
    Colchester Town
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Colchester Town to Portsmouth & Southsea
  • Mon 6th May
    19:35
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    23:30
    Colchester Town
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Colchester Town to Portsmouth & Southsea
  • Mon 6th May
    19:44
    3 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    23:30
    Colchester Town
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Colchester Town to Portsmouth & Southsea
  • Mon 6th May
    20:35
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    00:30
    Colchester Town
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Colchester Town to Portsmouth & Southsea
  • Mon 6th May
    20:44
    3 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    00:30
    Colchester Town
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Colchester Town to Portsmouth & Southsea
  • Mon 6th May
    21:00
    3 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    00:49
    Colchester Town
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Colchester Town to Portsmouth & Southsea
  • Mon 6th May
    21:35
    4 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    01:40
    Colchester Town
    Portsmouth & Southsea
    Colchester Town to Portsmouth & Southsea

About Colchester Town Station

Station name Colchester Town (CET)
Address Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:15
Saturday 07:00 - 18:45
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Portsmouth & Southsea Station

Station name Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
Address Portsmouth & Southsea station, Commercial Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1EQ
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:40 - 20:30
Saturday 05:40 - 20:30
Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Town and Portsmouth & Southsea

The travel time between Colchester Town and Portsmouth & Southsea by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 39 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 29 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and Portsmouth & Southsea vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:35, and the last train of the day leaves at 21:52.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester Town & Portsmouth & Southsea. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia, South Western Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Portsmouth & Southsea.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester Town and Portsmouth & Southsea, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.