Scunthorpe to Portsmouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Scunthorpe and Portsmouth takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe to Portsmouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 15m
Duration: 254 mi
Distance: £91
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 30m

£65–146

Scunthorpe to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Scunthorpe and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scunthorpe is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

9:08 PM → 7:16 AM
Arrives next day
10h 8m • 3 changes
10:08 PM → 8:09 AM
Arrives next day
10h • 3 changes
10:48 PM → 9:03 AM
Arrives next day
10h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:47 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 56m • 3 changes
7:04 AM → 11:44 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
7:48 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:47 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 56m • 3 changes
7:04 AM → 11:44 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
7:48 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:47 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 45m • 3 changes
7:04 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 28m • 3 changes
7:48 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:09 AM → 2:54 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
11:08 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
12:08 PM → 4:54 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
1:07 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:47 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 56m • 3 changes
7:04 AM → 11:44 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
7:48 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:47 AM → 10:44 AM
4h 56m • 3 changes
7:04 AM → 11:44 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
7:48 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scunthorpe to Portsmouth? 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 Scunthorpe, England and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Portsmouth & Southsea via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 30m.

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