How to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Portsmouth is around 181km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Portsmouth by train, subway, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PortsmouthSouthend-on-Sea if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to West Ham and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to PORTSMOUTH The Hard.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £27($32)
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Drive

Drive to Portsmouth.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance194km (121 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Portsmouth

There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Portsmouth by train, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Portsmouth is around 181km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 149km (93 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Portsmouth is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx £34 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southend-on-Sea to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in West Ham and Waterloo station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

c2c, South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southern Service run train services between Southend-on-Sea and Portsmouth. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Southend-on-Sea and Portsmouth. We recommend that you drive to Portsmouth. instead which will take 2h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham and then to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Portsmouth is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Southend-on-Sea and Portsmouth. The distance is around 194km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).

How do I get from Southend-on-Sea to Portsmouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Portsmouth

Transport options from Southend-on-Sea to Portsmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
£47($56)
every 30 mins181km (112 miles)
Train via Victoria station3h 25m
£38($45)
hourly200km (124 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 45m
£27($32)
every 4 hours198km (123 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
£34($40)
on demand194km (121 miles)

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Airports near Portsmouth

The following major airports near Portsmouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Portsmouth
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Portsmouth