The average train between Galashiels and Portsmouth takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. 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 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 2:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
Galashiels to Portsmouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
Galashiels to Portsmouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Galashiels to Portsmouth train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Galashiels and Portsmouth is 547.7 km. The road distance is 802 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 32m.