Trains from Portsmouth to Colchester

Portsmouth to Colchester train information

• There are a lot of train operators across the United Kingdom & Europe. By searching for your ticket using our travel search engine, you are able to see the trains between Portsmouth in England to Colchester in England as well as the train operator for this journey.
• Travelling by train is a quick and easy option to cover the 114 miles from Portsmouth to Colchester.
• Prices may vary depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

Best prices for Portsmouth to Colchester train tickets

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Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Portsmouth to Colchester by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Portsmouth to Colchester trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Portsmouth and Colchester by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Colchester to Portsmouth and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Portsmouth - Colchester train tickets

The most efficient way to spend less on your Portsmouth Colchester train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Portsmouth to Colchester? Grab your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Portsmouth Colchester ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Portsmouth to Colchester (one way trip).

What is the cost of a railcard?

Railcards enable you to save 34% off most rail fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey