The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
Cheapest price
£120
Average price
£120
Fastest journey
7 h 6 m
Average duration
7 h 6 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
590 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) will cost around £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £120.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 590 km distance in an average of 7 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £73.
Distance: 590 km
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£114 Average Price | £60 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:24 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h06 | 15:30 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £73 but you can travel from only £21 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 08:24, the last at 11:52. The fastest train covers the 590 km distance in 7h 6m.
Distance 590 km |
Average train duration 7h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £73 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 7h 6m |
First train 08:24 |
Last train 11:52 |
Train companies: LNER, Lumo, CrossCountry from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) trainsLNER, Lumo, CrossCountry trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:30 Saturday 05:40 - 20:30 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Lower Concourse, next to the gateline. The National key toilets are located in the Lower Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Concourse and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Street bus stop at side of Railway Station near Matalan car park.
