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Falkirk to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Falkirk and Portsmouth takes 7h 48m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Falkirk 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 48m
Duration
491 mi
Distance
£202
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
7h 20m
£165–268

Falkirk to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Falkirk and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 21m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 10m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 58m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 30m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 21m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 10m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 49m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 55m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 36m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway11h 50m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 35m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 8m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 21m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Falkirk 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.

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  • Distance: 491.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Portsmouth & Southsea via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 20m.

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