There are 11 ways to get from Portsmouth to Inverkeithing by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 57m£162–258Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
5h 8m£58–221Bus via London
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn13 / ...
12h 23m£59–213Drive 443.4 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Inverkeithingcar 443.4 mi
7h 40m£110–159Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 27m£76–276Train 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
10h 7m£179–351Bus
- Take the bus from University of Portsmouth to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10
13h 55m£61–112Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
4h 22m£82–214Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 45m£65–173Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 47m£111–360Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
5h 37m£87–343
Portsmouth to Inverkeithing by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Inverkeithing is to bus which costs £60 - £120 and takes 13h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Inverkeithing is to train and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs £80 - £220.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Inverkeithing. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Square via London Victoria and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Inverkeithing. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Inverkeithing via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Inverkeithing is 482 miles. The road distance is 446 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Inverkeithing without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £160 - £260.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Portsmouth to Inverkeithing, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Inverkeithing bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Inverkeithing train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Inverkeithing is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £160 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £55 - £220 and takes 12h 23m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Inverkeithing, Scotland?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Inverkeithing via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Square via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 12h 23m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
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 London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–440
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchester
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–170
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from University of Portsmouth to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–29
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Inverkeithing bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Portsmouth to Inverkeithing train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Inverkeithing is 446 miles. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Portsmouth to Inverkeithing.
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