The average train between Portsmouth and Dunfermline takes 7h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Dunfermline. 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 hourly between Portsmouth and Dunfermline. 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 Dunfermline at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 58m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Dunfermline? 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 Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Dunfermline station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
Portsmouth to Dunfermline train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Dunfermline train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Portsmouth to Dunfermline train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Dunfermline is 606.8 km. The road distance is 777 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Dunfermline Town via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 25m.