There are 12 ways to get from Perth to Portsmouth by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
8h 12m£178–302Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 46m£51–211Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to St Georges Squarebus 030
13h 46m£59–122Drive 472.1 mi
- Drive from Perth to Portsmouthcar 472.1 mi
8h 11m£116–168Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
5h 24m£77–190Train
- Take the train from Perth to London Eustontrain Inverness - London Euston
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
10h 12m£180–308Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain
11h 38m£222–434Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
- Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
- Take the train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
5h 14m£86–221Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus
6h 5m£80–285Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
- Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
5h 39m£78–233Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
6h 46m£84–208Fly Dundee Riverside Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
- Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DND - LHR
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus
6h 42m£120–310
Perth to Portsmouth by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 13h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Perth to Portsmouth is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 14m and costs £85 - £230.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Georges Square via Edinburgh, Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Perth to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Edinburgh Waverley, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Perth and Portsmouth is 525 miles. The road distance is 474.9 miles.
The best way to get from Perth to Portsmouth without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 12m and costs £170 - £310.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Perth to Portsmouth, including transfers.
Perth to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.
Perth to Portsmouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Perth to Portsmouth is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 12m and costs £170 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 13h 46m.
What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Portsmouth, England?
You can take a train from Perth to Portsmouth & Southsea via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Georges Square via Edinburgh, Bus Station and London Victoria in around 13h 46m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–180
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–180
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–220
Flights from Dundee Riverside Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–260
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £9–17
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More Questions & Answers
Perth to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Perth to Portsmouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Portsmouth is 475 miles. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Perth to Portsmouth.
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