How to Travel from
Portsmouth to Colchester
by Rideshare, Route or Car
Schedule
Portsmouth → Colchester
06:57
Portsmouth (England, Great Britain)
Portsmouth - London - Colchester
5 transfers
Duration: 3 hours 43 min
10:40
Colchester (England, Great Britain)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Portsmouth - Colchester
Start
Walk to Hanway Road, Duration: 6 min
07:03
Hanway Road
Duration: 6 min
07:10
City Shops South (Stop C)
Havant - Southsea
Walk to Portsmouth & Southsea, Duration: 1 min
07:18
Portsmouth & Southsea
Duration: 1 hours 36 min
08:54
Waterloo
Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo
Walk to Waterloo, Duration: 5 min
09:03
Waterloo
Duration: 21 min
09:24
Stratford
Jubilee line
Walk to Stratford, Duration: 55 sec
09:37
Stratford
Duration: 39 min
10:16
Colchester
Norwich - London Liverpool Street
Transfer
10:21
Colchester
Duration: 7 min
10:28
Colchester Town
Colchester Town - Colchester
WALK, Duration: 12 min
Finish
06:50
Portsmouth (England, Great Britain)
Portsmouth - London - Colchester
5 transfers
Duration: 3 hours 50 min
10:40
Colchester (England, Great Britain)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Portsmouth - Colchester
Start
Walk to Copnor Bridge, Duration: 8 min
06:58
Copnor Bridge
Duration: 10 min
07:08
Station Street (Stand J)
Portsmouth - Anchorage Park
Walk to Portsmouth & Southsea, Duration: 2 min
07:18
Portsmouth & Southsea
Duration: 1 hours 36 min
08:54
Waterloo
Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo
Walk to Waterloo, Duration: 5 min
09:03
Waterloo
Duration: 21 min
09:24
Stratford
Jubilee line
Walk to Stratford, Duration: 55 sec
09:37
Stratford
Duration: 39 min
10:16
Colchester
Norwich - London Liverpool Street
Transfer
10:21
Colchester
Duration: 7 min
10:28
Colchester Town
Colchester Town - Colchester
WALK, Duration: 12 min
Finish
07:00
Portsmouth (England, Great Britain)
Portsmouth - London - Colchester
5 transfers
Duration: 3 hours 40 min
10:40
Colchester (England, Great Britain)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Portsmouth - Colchester
Start
Walk to Hanway Road, Duration: 6 min
07:06
Hanway Road
Duration: 5 min
07:11
Fratton Bridge
Paulsgrove - Southsea
Walk to Fratton, Duration: 4 min
07:22
Fratton
Duration: 1 hours 32 min
08:54
Waterloo
Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo
Walk to Waterloo, Duration: 5 min
09:03
Waterloo
Duration: 21 min
09:24
Stratford
Jubilee line
Walk to Stratford, Duration: 55 sec
09:37
Stratford
Duration: 39 min
10:16
Colchester
Norwich - London Liverpool Street
Transfer
10:21
Colchester
Duration: 7 min
10:28
Colchester Town
Colchester Town - Colchester
WALK, Duration: 12 min
Finish
07:20
Portsmouth (England, Great Britain)
Portsmouth - London - Colchester
5 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 14 min
11:34
Colchester (England, Great Britain)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Portsmouth - Colchester
Start
Walk to Hanway Road, Duration: 6 min
07:26
Hanway Road
Duration: 8 min
07:34
City Shops South (Stop C)
Wecock - Portsmouth
Walk to Portsmouth & Southsea, Duration: 1 min
07:51
Portsmouth & Southsea
Duration: 1 hours 39 min
09:30
Waterloo
Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo
Walk to Waterloo, Duration: 5 min
09:41
Waterloo
Duration: 20 min
10:01
Stratford
Jubilee line
Walk to Stratford, Duration: 55 sec
10:09
Stratford
Duration: 55 min
11:04
Colchester
Ipswich - London Liverpool Street
Walk to Railway Station Layby (Stand F), Duration: 4 min
11:15
Railway Station Layby (Stand F)
Duration: 11 min
11:26
Plum Hall
Highwoods - Monkwick
WALK, Duration: 8 min
Finish
07:44
Portsmouth (England, Great Britain)
Portsmouth - London - Colchester
4 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 15 min
11:59
Colchester (England, Great Britain)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Portsmouth - Colchester
Start
Walk to Langley Road, Duration: 1 min
07:45
Langley Road
Duration: 11 min
07:56
City Shops South (Stop A)
Portsmouth - Baffins
Walk to Portsmouth & Southsea, Duration: 3 min
08:20
Portsmouth & Southsea
Duration: 1 hours 35 min
09:55
Waterloo
Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo
Walk to Waterloo, Duration: 4 min
10:04
Waterloo
Duration: 22 min
10:26
Stratford
Jubilee line
Walk to Stratford, Duration: 55 sec
10:43
Stratford
Duration: 1 hours 4 min
11:47
Colchester Town
Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street
WALK, Duration: 12 min
Finish
07:59
Portsmouth (England, Great Britain)
Portsmouth - London - Colchester
3 transfers
Duration: 4 hours
11:59
Colchester (England, Great Britain)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Portsmouth - Colchester
Start
Walk to Fratton, Duration: 26 min
08:25
Fratton
Duration: 1 hours 30 min
09:55
Waterloo
Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo
Walk to Waterloo, Duration: 4 min
10:04
Waterloo
Duration: 22 min
10:26
Stratford
Jubilee line
Walk to Stratford, Duration: 55 sec
10:43
Stratford
Duration: 1 hours 4 min
11:47
Colchester Town
Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street
WALK, Duration: 12 min
Finish
Four ways to Travel from Portsmouth to Colchester
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (230 km)
2 h 25 min
230 km.
from $12
Other
Rideshare
2 h 25 min
230 km.
from $8.75
Train
2 h 43 min
184 km.
from $132.24
Train via Horsham
4 h 26 min
184 km.
from $92.65
Transport providers
Train operators
Southern
Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Other from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horsham
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91
Thameslink
Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Other from Horsham to Farringdon
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.11–$58.23
South Western Railway
Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Other from Portsmouth & Southsea to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$48.10–$113.92
Greater Anglia
Email:
Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Other from Stratford (London) to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Other from Shenfield to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Colchester?
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Colchester is to drive which costs $46.74 - $70.65 and takes 2h 26m.
What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Colchester?
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Colchester is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $46.74 - $70.65 .
Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Colchester?
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Colchester via London Waterloo and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
How far is it from Portsmouth to Colchester?
The distance between Portsmouth and Colchester is 208 km. The road distance is 233.1 km.
How do I travel from Portsmouth to Colchester without a car?
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $65.22 - $141.30 .
How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Colchester?
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Portsmouth to Colchester, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Colchester train from?
Portsmouth to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Where does the Portsmouth to Colchester train arrive?
Portsmouth to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Can I drive from Portsmouth to Colchester?
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Colchester is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Portsmouth to Colchester.
How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth to Colchester?
Book your Portsmouth to Colchester train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Colchester?
There are 825+ hotels available in Colchester. Prices start at $40.99 per night.
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