The average train between Gretna Green and Portsmouth takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Gretna Green 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 Gretna Green and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gretna Green is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Gretna Green to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Gretna Green station and arriving at Portsmouth station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Gretna Green to Portsmouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Carlisle station.
Gretna Green to Portsmouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Gretna Green to Portsmouth train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gretna Green and Portsmouth is 486 km. The road distance is 615 km.
You can take a train from Gretna Green to Portsmouth & Southsea via Carlisle, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 53m.