Portsmouth to Edinburgh by train
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Overview: trains from Portsmouth to Edinburgh
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Travelling from Portsmouth to Edinburgh by train
Want to know how to get from Portsmouth to Edinburgh by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Portsmouth to Edinburgh take around 6 hours and 48 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 591 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Portsmouth is scheduled to depart at around 04:25. The last departure is usually at around 23:24 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Portsmouth at around 04:43, with the last train leaving at around 23:34. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 61 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 12 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$96.50.
We think any time is a great time to visit Edinburgh, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Edinburgh.
Is there a direct train from Portsmouth to Edinburgh?
The journey between Portsmouth and Edinburgh usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Portsmouth to Edinburgh every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Portsmouth to Edinburgh?
The Portsmouth to Edinburgh train travel takes about 6 hours and 48 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Portsmouth to Edinburgh train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Edinburgh leaving Portsmouth at around 04:25 and the last train leaving at around 23:24 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Portsmouth at around 04:43, with the final departure at 23:34.
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