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Trip Overview

The average train between Southsea and Edinburgh takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Southsea to Edinburgh. 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 1m
Duration
468 mi
Distance
£195
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Fratton to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 16m
£161–249

Southsea to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Southsea and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Southsea is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 53m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 56m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)11h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 54m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 15m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 54m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 15m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 54m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 15m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouth Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 13m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southsea to Edinburgh? 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.

Map of how to get from Southsea to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 468.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Southsea, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Fratton to Edinburgh Waverley via London Waterloo, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 16m.

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