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How to get fromArbroath to Portsmouthby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Arbroath to Portsmouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    8h 15m
    £175–285

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Overgate to London Victoriabus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University of Portsmouthbus bus 030
    17h 34m
    £74–115

  3. Drive  501 mi

    1. Drive from Arbroath to Portsmouthcar car 501 mi
    8h 47m
    £127–183

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Arbroath to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EDI - SOU
    5h 52m
    £113–255

  5. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Arbroath to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    11h 23m
    £261–404

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Dundee to London Eustontrain train Inverness - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    12h 8m
    £133–214

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Arbroath to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EDI - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    6h 13m
    £96–222

  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Arbroath to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus bus
    7h 14m
    £105–315

  9. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Arbroath to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane GLA - SOU
    6h 24m
    £85–245

  10. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Arbroath to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    7h 45m
    £107–250

  11. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Arbroath to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane ABZ - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    6h 39m
    £77–236

  12. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Arbroath to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ABZ - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to University of Portsmouthbus bus
    7h 30m
    £91–369

Arbroath to Portsmouth by train, foot, and subway

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 541 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Arbroath, Scotland and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Arbroath to Portsmouth & Southsea via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arbroath Burnside Drive to University of Portsmouth via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Overgate, and London Victoria in around 17h 34m.

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