The average train between Portsmouth and Dumfries takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 16m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
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 10:35 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 23m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Dumfries station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Portsmouth to Dumfries train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Dumfries train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Portsmouth to Dumfries train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Dumfries is 503.9 km. The road distance is 653 km.
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.