Dunfermline to Portsmouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dunfermline and Portsmouth takes 8h 3m 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 3m
Duration: 483 mi
Distance: £200
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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7h 22m

£164–252

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 11:56 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:45 AM → 6:00 PM
7h 14m • 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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Departing Monday, October 26, 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 Tuesday, October 27, 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, October 28, 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, October 29, 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, October 30, 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, October 31, 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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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 22m.

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