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How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Portsmouth

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$392.39

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,202.49

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$56.96–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$253.16
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$202.52
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$1,012.62

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$45.57–$430.36

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to London
Ave. Duration:
6h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$215.18–$506.31
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$189.87–$430.36

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from London Victoria to Portsmouth
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$54.43
Train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to West
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$39.24

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$40.50
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$164.55
Train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$45.57

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93
Bus from London Victoria to Portsmouth
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$202.52–$696.18
Train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$94.93–$278.47
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$54.43

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$34.18
Train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$48.10–$113.92
Train from Woking to Portsmouth
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$32.91–$75.95
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$45.57
Train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$39.24

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portsmouth?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portsmouth is to fly and train which costs $59.78 - $184.78 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portsmouth?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portsmouth is to fly and train which takes 4h 32m and costs $103.26 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Portsmouth via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via King's Cross and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portsmouth?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portsmouth is 770 km. The road distance is 701.7 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Portsmouth without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portsmouth without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 56m and costs $228.26 - $326.09 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Portsmouth?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Edinburgh to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Portsmouth bus from?

Edinburgh to Portsmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Portsmouth train from?

Edinburgh to Portsmouth train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portsmouth is to train via London which takes 6h 56m and costs $228.26 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $173.91 and takes 11h 43m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Portsmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portsmouth train arrive?

Edinburgh to Portsmouth train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Portsmouth is 702 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Edinburgh to Portsmouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Portsmouth?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Portsmouth?

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Where can I stay near Portsmouth?

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