First train | 21:05 | |
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Last train | 21:05 | |
Departure station | Clacton-on-Sea | |
Arrival station | Portchester | |
Journey time | From 8h 49m | |
Distance | 118 miles (190 km) | |
Changes | 3 changes | |
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The train from Clacton-on-Sea to Portchester usually takes 9 hours 8 minutes on average to travel 118 miles (190 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 8 hours 49 minutes. You can expect to find 0 trains per day running on this popular route. You'll need to make 3 changes during the journey to Portchester, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. During your journey, you're likely to be travelling with Greater Anglia, Thameslink or Southern, as these are the main train operators on this route.
You can save money on train tickets from Clacton-on-Sea to Portchester if you book in advance, travel Off-Peak – tickets are usually cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends – or get a Railcard and save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
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The fastest journey time by train from Clacton-on-Sea to Portchester is 8 hours and 49 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Clacton-on-Sea to Portchester. Travelling from Clacton-on-Sea to Portchester by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.
The first train from Clacton-on-Sea to Portchester leaves at 21:05. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Clacton-on-Sea to Portchester leaves at 21:05. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Clacton-on-Sea to Portchester cover a distance of around 118 miles (190 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Portchester to Clacton-on-Sea.
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