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Dumfries to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Portsmouth takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries 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.

7h 1m
Duration
406 mi
Distance
£147
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain train
  3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
6h 25m
£107–243

Dumfries to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Dumfries and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 1m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 41m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 1m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 41m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 1m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 41m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 1m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 41m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries 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.

Map of how to get from Dumfries to Portsmouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 405.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Portsmouth & Southsea via Carlisle, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 25m.

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