Portsmouth to Scotland Trains

Portsmouth to Scotland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Scotland takes 7h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Scotland. 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 18m
Duration: 474 mi
Distance: £174
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central

6h 47m

£119–278

Portsmouth to Scotland train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Scotland. 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 Scotland at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:20 PM → 11:13 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
5:20 PM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
6h 49m • 2 changes
9:36 PM → 7:18 AM
Arrives next day
9h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:13 AM → 12:01 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 2:02 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:13 AM → 12:01 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 2:02 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:13 AM → 12:01 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 2:02 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:13 AM → 12:01 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 1:05 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 2:02 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Scotland? 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 Scotland?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Glasgow Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 6h 47m.

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