The average train between Portsmouth and Scarborough takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Scarborough. 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 Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 12:00 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Scarborough station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Portsmouth to Scarborough train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Scarborough train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Portsmouth to Scarborough train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Scarborough is 389.8 km. The road distance is 491 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Scarborough via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and York in around 5h 21m.