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Dunfermline to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunfermline and Portsmouth takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. 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.

7h 59m
Duration
483 mi
Distance
£200
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
7h 20m
£166–262

Dunfermline to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Dunfermline and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway13h 7m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway12h 42m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway12h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 47m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 32m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 37m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 47m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 32m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 37m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 47m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 32m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 37m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 53m • 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.

Map of how to get from Dunfermline to Portsmouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 482.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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 20m.

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