Dunfermline to Portsmouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dunfermline and Portsmouth takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunfermline 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.

8h 6m
Duration: 483 mi
Distance: £200
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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7h 25m

£164–247

Dunfermline to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Dunfermline and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:08 PM → 11:01 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
5:04 PM → 12:03 AM
Arrives next day
6h 59m • 3 changes
5:28 PM → 1:20 AM
Arrives next day
7h 52m • 3 changes
6:09 PM → 7:16 AM
Arrives next day
13h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:26 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 2:58 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
8:57 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:26 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 2:58 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
8:57 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:26 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 2:58 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
8:57 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:26 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
8:05 AM → 2:58 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
8:57 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:26 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
7:06 AM → 2:32 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
8:03 AM → 2:58 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:44 AM → 6:00 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
11:24 AM → 7:00 PM
7h 36m • 3 changes
12:24 PM → 8:00 PM
7h 36m • 3 changes
1:24 PM → 9:00 PM
7h 36m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Portsmouth & Southsea via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 25m.

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