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

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

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    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 Perthtrain train
    8h 28m
    £180–307

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Park and Ridebus bus Ukn11
    15h 33m
    £65–120

  3. Drive 472.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Perthcar car 472.8 mi
    8h 11m
    £115–167

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    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 bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    5h 24m
    £87–222

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Perthtrain train London Euston - Inverness
    11h 7m
    £182–312

  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 Perthtrain train
    11h 38m
    £220–431

  7. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    5h 41m
    £102–358

  8. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    5h 12m
    £74–236

  9. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    5h 49m
    £80–284

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    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 bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    6h 8m
    £76–189

  11. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    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 bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    6h 8m
    £120–386

Portsmouth to Perth by train, subway, and foot

Calendar161Weekly Services
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Perth via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to South Street via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Park and Ride in around 15h 33m.

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