There are 12 ways to get from Portsmouth to Dundee by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
8h 13m£179–305Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Overgatebus Ukn11
15h 55m£61–119Drive 485.5 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Dundeecar 485.5 mi
8h 28m£120–173Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus
5h 45mTrain
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Dundeetrain London Euston - Inverness
10h 58m£171–310Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain
- Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
11h 21m£219–430Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane LHR - DND
5h 2m£115–297Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus
5h 36mTrain to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus
6hTrain to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Malmaisonbus
6h 2mFly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
5h 54m£83–251Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain
7h 7m£140–355
Portsmouth to Dundee by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Dundee is to bus which costs £60 - £120 and takes 15h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Dundee is to bus and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs £110 - £300.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Dundee. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Overgate via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Dundee via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Dundee is 527 miles. The road distance is 488.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Dundee without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 13m and costs £170 - £310.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Portsmouth to Dundee, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Dundee bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Dundee train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Dundee is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 13m and costs £170 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 15h 55m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Dundee, Scotland?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Dundee via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Overgate via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 15h 55m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Dundee Riverside Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–260
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–180
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–180
Flights from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–190
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £29–65
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £29–65
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchester
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–25
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £29–65
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Dundee bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Portsmouth to Dundee train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Dundee is 488 miles. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Portsmouth to Dundee.
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