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Portsmouth to Dumfries trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Dumfries takes 7h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth to Dumfries. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 4m
Duration
406 mi
Distance
£149
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
6h 50m
£107–239

Portsmouth to Dumfries train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Portsmouth and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 10:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 56m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 57m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 11m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Caledonian SleeperScotRail9h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 36m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 37m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 24m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 36m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 37m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 24m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 36m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 37m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 24m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 36m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 37m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 24m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 23m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Dumfries? 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.

Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Dumfries.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 405.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Dumfries via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 6h 50m.

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