How to travel from Glasgow to Portsmouth, United Kingdom
The distance between Glasgow and Portsmouth is around 633km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Glasgow 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 → Glasgow if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea.
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£240($280)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Euston and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£210($250)
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.
- Duration12hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£30($35)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Portsmouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Portsmouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £240 ($280).
The distance between Glasgow and Portsmouth is around 633km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 600km (373 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Glasgow and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Portsmouth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £240 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, TransPennine Express Service and CrossCountry run train services between Glasgow and Portsmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Glasgow and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 12hrs.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Glasgow and Portsmouth. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Portsmouth. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 2h 25m.
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 Glasgow and Portsmouth. The distance is around 708km (440 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around £210 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Portsmouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 6 similar | 2h 25m | £240($280) | hourly | 633km (394 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train | 3h 20m | £110($130) | hourly | 703km (437 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3h 30m | £235($275) | hourly | 676km (420 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY), Train | 3h 40m | £235($280) | every 30 mins | 713km (443 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 3h 50m | £205($240) | every 30 mins | 702km (436 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 4h 10m | £115($140) | hourly | 701km (436 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 10m | £225($265) | hourly | 671km (417 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 15m | £210($250) | hourly | 762km (474 miles) |
| Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 8h 15m | £150($180) | every 4 hours | 760km (472 miles) |
Bus | 12hrs | £30($35) | 4 times a day | 819km (509 miles) |
Drive | 7h 20m | £125($145) | on demand | 708km (440 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Glasgow and Portsmouth
Train operators
South Western Railway
Thameslink
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
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