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.
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.
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5h 59m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Dumfries to Portsmouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Portsmouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Dumfries to Portsmouth train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Portsmouth is 503.9 km. The road distance is 653 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Portsmouth & Southsea via Carlisle, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 21m.