The average train between Arbroath and Portsmouth takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Arbroath 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 Arbroath and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arbroath is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Arbroath 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 Arbroath to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Arbroath station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Arbroath to Portsmouth train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Arbroath station.
Arbroath to Portsmouth train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Arbroath to Portsmouth train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Arbroath and Portsmouth is 648.4 km. The road distance is 871 km.
You can take a train from Arbroath to Portsmouth & Southsea via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 24m.