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How to get fromPortsmouth to Fifeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Portsmouth to Fife by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain train
    7h 54m
    £181–301

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus bus M92 / ...
    14h 41m
    £68–238

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from University of Portsmouth to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain train
    14h 35m
    £77–151

  4. Drive 473.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Fifecar car 473.9 mi
    8h 20m
    £116–167

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain train
    5h 9m
    £107–257

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain train
    11h 3m
    £221–431

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

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain train
    5h 53m
    £107–330

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

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain train
    5h 51m
    £97–224

  9. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain train
    5h 54m
    £145–419

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)plane plane LHR - DND
    6h 6m
    £128–310

  11. Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain train
    6h 42m
    £146–356

Portsmouth to Fife by train, subway, and foot

Calendar197Weekly Services
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Cupar via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Provost Wynd via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Park and Ride in around 14h 41m.

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