The average train between Aberdeen and Portsmouth takes 10h 2m and the fastest train takes 8h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Portsmouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Aberdeen and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 59m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Portsmouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
Aberdeen to Portsmouth train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Portsmouth train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Aberdeen to Portsmouth train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Portsmouth is 708.5 km. The road distance is 956 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Portsmouth & Southsea via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 9h 11m.