Portsmouth to Edinburgh Trains

Portsmouth to Edinburgh trains

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The average train between Portsmouth and Edinburgh takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth to Edinburgh. 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 27m
Duration: 466 mi
Distance: £194
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Guildfordtrain
Take the train from Guildford to Vauxhalltrain
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain

6h 51m

£159–248

Portsmouth to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Guildford and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:19 PM → 7:30 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
12:35 PM → 7:34 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
1:19 PM → 8:29 PM
7h 9m • 3 changes
1:35 PM → 8:33 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:31 AM → 11:35 AM
7h 4m • 3 changes
5:13 AM → 12:27 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
5:46 AM → 12:34 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 1:29 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:14 AM → 12:29 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
5:35 AM → 12:35 PM
7h • 3 changes
6:19 AM → 1:29 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
6:49 AM → 1:35 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Edinburgh? 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.

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Edinburgh Waverley via Guildford, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 51m.

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