The average train between Perth and Portsmouth takes 8h 52m and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Perth 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 Perth and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 59m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Perth 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 Perth to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
Perth to Portsmouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Portsmouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Perth to Portsmouth train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Portsmouth is 641 km. The road distance is 840 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Portsmouth & Southsea via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 12m.