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Aberdeen to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberdeen and Portsmouth takes 9h 53m and the fastest train takes 8h 38m. 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.

9h 53m
Duration
594 mi
Distance
£249
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
9h 15m
£188–335

Aberdeen to Portsmouth train times

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 9:35 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 9h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway9h 13m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway9h 13m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway9h 16m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway9h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway9h 1m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h 48m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h 56m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway9h 1m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h 48m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h 56m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway9h 1m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h 48m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h 56m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway9h 1m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h 48m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h 56m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 594.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 53m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Portsmouth, England?

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 15m.

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