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Portsmouth to The Scottish Borders trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and The Scottish Borders takes 8h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to The Scottish Borders. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 14m
Duration
499 mi
Distance
£215
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
7h 47m
£176–292

Portsmouth to The Scottish Borders train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and The Scottish Borders. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into The Scottish Borders at 11:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 498.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and The Scottish Borders, Scotland?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Galashiels via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 47m.

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