Dunbar to Portsmouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dunbar and Portsmouth takes 7h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunbar 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 42m
Duration: 437 mi
Distance: £184
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Dunbar to Newcastletrain
Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain

6h 17m

£146–248

Dunbar to Portsmouth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dunbar and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunbar is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

3:25 PM → 10:02 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
4:33 PM → 11:01 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
5:51 PM → 12:03 AM
Arrives next day
6h 12m • 3 changes
6:25 PM → 1:20 AM
Arrives next day
6h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:12 AM → 12:58 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 4:58 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:52 AM → 4:00 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
12:26 PM → 7:00 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
1:52 PM → 8:00 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:12 AM → 12:58 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 5:16 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:12 AM → 12:58 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 5:16 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:12 AM → 12:58 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 5:16 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:12 AM → 12:58 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
7:25 AM → 1:58 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 5:16 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunbar 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 Dunbar, Scotland and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Dunbar to Portsmouth & Southsea via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 17m.

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