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The average train between Portsmouth and Aberdeen takes 10h 34m 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 34m
Duration
594 mi
Distance
£249
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
9h 36m
£188–333

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 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 18m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country9h 21m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 20m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 31m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 45m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 36m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country9h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 43m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 12m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 33m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 43m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 12m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 33m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 43m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)9h 12m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 33m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 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.

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  • Distance: 594.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 34m

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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