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Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $90 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $90, while a flight costs an average of $294.
Distance: 373 miles (601 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$90 Average price Cheapest | $205 Average price | $294 Average price | $213 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 19m Average total duration 12h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Glasgow to Portsmouth
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Portsmouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Portsmouth:
A bus is $115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Portsmouth costing on average $205.
A bus is $204 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Portsmouth costing on average $294.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 19m.
Bus takes on average 13h 19m.
Tickets start at around $90 compared to roughly $213 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $124. The journey takes 12h 49m versus 7h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Portsmouth
How to get from Glasgow to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Portsmouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:45 PM 12h10 Glasgow 9:55 AM Portsmouth $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:45 PM 12h10 Glasgow 9:55 AM Portsmouth $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:45 PM 12h10 Glasgow 9:55 AM Portsmouth $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:45 PM 12h10 Glasgow 10:55 AM Portsmouth $59 1 One-way 0 transfers11:00 PM 17h00 Glasgow 4:00 PM Portsmouth $95 1 One-way 0 transfers8:15 AM 15h18 Glasgow 11:33 PM Portsmouth $103 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Portsmouth:
A bus is $115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Portsmouth costing on average $205.
A bus is $204 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Portsmouth costing on average $294.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 19m.
Bus takes on average 13h 19m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Portsmouth as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Portsmouth, University.
- Travel with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer to go to Portsmouth by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Portsmouth by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Lumo to go to Portsmouth by train.
- 20 direct flights per day with British Airways, easyJet, BA Cityflyer.
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