The average train between Portsmouth and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes 7h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI). 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 Airport (EDI) at 11:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
Portsmouth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between Portsmouth and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 592 km. The road distance is 762 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Edinburgh Airport via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh Gateway, and Edinburgh Gateway in around 6h 55m.