Dumfries to Portsmouth Trains

Dumfries to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Portsmouth takes 7h 6m 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 6m

Duration

406 mi

Distance

£147

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

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 11:50 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

10:00 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 58m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 5:16 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 6:33 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 7:33 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:58 AM
6h 1m • 3 changes
6:03 AM → 12:44 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 1:58 PM
6h • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 2:58 PM
5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:57 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 35m • 3 changes
6:03 AM → 12:32 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 1:58 PM
6h • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 2:58 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

1:01 PM → 7:54 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
3:01 PM → 9:54 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
5:01 PM → 11:55 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
7:02 PM → 8:09 AM
Arrives next day
13h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:57 AM → 10:58 AM
6h 1m • 3 changes
6:03 AM → 12:44 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 1:58 PM
6h • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 2:58 PM
5h 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.

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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