How to travel from Edinburgh to Portsmouth, United Kingdom
The distance between Edinburgh and Portsmouth is around 618km (384 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Portsmouth by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Portsmouth → Edinburgh if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea.
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£220($260)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.
- Duration5h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to PORTSMOUTH The Hard.
- Duration11h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£30($36)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Portsmouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Portsmouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £220 ($260).
The distance between Edinburgh and Portsmouth is around 618km (384 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 589km (366 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Edinburgh and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Portsmouth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £220 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
LNER, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Edinburgh and Portsmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Portsmouth. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Portsmouth. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Portsmouth is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Edinburgh and Portsmouth. The distance is around 702km (436 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Portsmouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 6 similar | 2h 45m | £220($260) | hourly | 618km (384 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 20m | £250($295) | hourly | 710km (441 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train | 3h 30m | £135($160) | hourly | 679km (422 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3h 55m | £210($245) | hourly | 652km (405 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY), Train | 4hrs | £225($265) | every 30 mins | 685km (426 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 4h 10m | £155($180) | every 30 mins | 675km (419 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 4h 30m | £135($160) | hourly | 696km (432 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 55m | £105($125) | hourly | 750km (466 miles) |
| Train via Birmingham New Street | 7h 35m | £215($255) | every 2 hours | 744km (462 miles) |
Bus | 11h 15m | £30($36) | twice daily | 845km (525 miles) |
Drive | 7h 30m | £120($145) | on demand | 702km (436 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Portsmouth
Train operators
LNER
South Western Railway
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airports near Portsmouth
The following major airports near Portsmouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Portsmouth
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Portsmouth