Portsmouth to Aberdeen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Aberdeen takes 10h 29m and the fastest train takes 9h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Aberdeen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 29m
Duration: 594 mi
Distance: £249
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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9h 36m

£188–322

Portsmouth to Aberdeen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Portsmouth and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 10h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

2:19 PM → 11:48 PM
9h 28m • 3 changes
5:35 PM → 7:34 AM
Arrives next day
13h 59m • 3 changes
10:35 PM → 1:00 PM
Arrives next day
14h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:15 AM → 3:58 PM
9h 43m • 3 changes
7:18 AM → 4:50 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 5:03 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 5:54 PM
9h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:19 AM → 3:58 PM
9h 39m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 5:04 PM
9h 13m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 5:57 PM
9h 35m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 7:00 PM
9h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:37 AM → 5:08 PM
9h 31m • 3 changes
8:53 AM → 6:38 PM
9h 45m • 3 changes
9:50 AM → 7:27 PM
9h 36m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 8:35 PM
9h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:15 AM → 3:58 PM
9h 43m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 5:03 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 5:54 PM
9h 33m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 7:00 PM
9h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:15 AM → 3:58 PM
9h 43m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 5:03 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 5:54 PM
9h 33m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 7:00 PM
9h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:15 AM → 3:58 PM
9h 43m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 5:03 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 5:54 PM
9h 33m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 7:00 PM
9h 40m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Aberdeen? 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.

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Aberdeen via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 9h 36m.

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