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Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 €80 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. 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 €80, while a flight costs an average of €239.
Distance: 373 miles (601 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€239 Average price | €185 Average price | €80 Average price Cheapest | €179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 21m Average total duration 12h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Portsmouth:
A bus is €125 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Portsmouth costing on average €185.
A bus is €179 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Portsmouth costing on average €239.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 16m.
Bus takes on average 12h 3m.
Tickets start at around €60 compared to roughly €179 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €119. The journey takes 11h 33m 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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 3299:45 PM1h20Glasgow International Airport11:05 PMLondon Stansted Airport€211One-way0 transfers
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- RK 3299:45 PM1h20Glasgow International Airport11:05 PMLondon Stansted Airport€211One-way0 transfers
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U26147:50 PM1h10Glasgow International Airport9:00 PMLondon Luton Airport€491One-way0 transfers
Other options
W33369 · W33303+
Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+
L7974811:55 AM8h05Glasgow Central (GLC)8:00 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)€1641One-way3 transfers- W33314+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+
X0698312:35 PM8h01Glasgow Central (GLC)8:36 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)€1951One-way2 transfers - W33138+X06984+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria11:35 AM8h05Glasgow Central (GLC)7:40 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)€1951One-way2 transfers
NX590 · NX0308:40 AM14h20Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station11:00 PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange€471One-way1 transfer- NX590 · NX0308:40 AM14h25Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station11:05 PMPortsmouth, University€471One-way1 transfer
- NX591 · NX0309:15 AM15h15Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station12:30 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange€671One-way1 transfer
- RK 1748:45 AM1h20Glasgow International Airport10:05 AMLondon Stansted Airport€241One-way0 transfers
- U26109:05 AM1h15Glasgow International Airport10:20 AMLondon Luton Airport€341One-way0 transfers
- U24138:20 PM1h20Glasgow International Airport9:40 PMLondon Stansted Airport€341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Portsmouth:
A bus is €105 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Portsmouth costing on average €185.
A bus is €159 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Portsmouth costing on average €239.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 16m.
Bus takes on average 13h 21m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 10 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, The Hard Interchange.
- Travel with easyJet, Loganair 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 to go to Portsmouth by train.
- 20 direct flights per day with easyJet, Loganair.
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