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Edinburgh to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Portsmouth takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 11m
Duration
479 mi
Distance
£214
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 Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
6h 46m
£177–285

Edinburgh to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 478.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 6h 46m.

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