The average train between Galashiels and Portsmouth takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Galashiels 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.
Trains run hourly between Galashiels and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 11:58 AM. 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.



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7h 7m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Galashiels 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.
No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea station via Edinburgh Waverley station and King's Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
Galashiels to Portsmouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
Galashiels to Portsmouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
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The distance between Galashiels and Portsmouth is 547.7 km. The road distance is 639 km.
You can take a train from Galashiels to Portsmouth & Southsea via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 39m.