The average train between Portsmouth and Cairngorms National Park takes 11h 37m and the fastest train takes 9h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth to Cairngorms National Park. 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 every 4 hours between Portsmouth and Cairngorms National Park. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Cairngorms National Park at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 11h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Cairngorms National Park? 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 Portsmouth to Cairngorms National Park. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Cairngorms National Park station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
Portsmouth to Cairngorms National Park train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Cairngorms National Park train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Aviemore station.
Book your Portsmouth to Cairngorms National Park train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Cairngorms National Park is 713.5 km. The road distance is 994 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Aviemore via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Aviemore in around 10h 24m.