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Portsmouth to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Edinburgh takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. There is a train service every few hours 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 5m
Duration
469 mi
Distance
£201
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 21m
£164–274

Portsmouth to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 469 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Edinburgh Waverley via London Waterloo, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 21m.

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