How to travel from Portsmouth to Glasgow

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Portsmouth to Glasgow

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €85.

Distance: 373 miles (601 km)

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€59

Average price

Cheapest

€66

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€165

Average price

13h 58m

Average total duration

13h 28m

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30m

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4h 26m

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1h 26m

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3h 0m

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7h 9m

Average total duration

6h 39m

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30m

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0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.8 - 3.6kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Avanti West Coast

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from Portsmouth to Glasgow

How to get from Portsmouth to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX030 · NX591
03:05AM16h40
Portsmouth, University
07:45PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$1041One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX030 · NX591
03:05AM16h40
Portsmouth, University
07:45PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$1041One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

National ExpressNX030 · NX594
06:29PM11h36
Portsmouth, University
06:05AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$1221One-way
1 transfer

Other options

National ExpressNX030 · NX594
06:25PM11h40
Southsea, Clarence Esplanade
06:05AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$1221One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX030 · NX421 · NX183
07:55PM22h30
Portsmouth, University
06:25PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$1251One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Portsmouth to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Portsmouth to Glasgow.

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There are 3 options to travel between Portsmouth and Glasgow including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Portsmouth to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Glasgow:

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portsmouth to Glasgow costing on average $39 (€31).

A bus is $71 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Glasgow costing on average $108 (€85).

The fastest way to travel from Portsmouth to Glasgow is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 14m.

Bus takes on average 11h 20m.

The distance from Portsmouth to Glasgow is approximately 373 miles (601 km).
The average frequency per day from Portsmouth to Glasgow is:
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Portsmouth to Glasgow:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
  • Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, University and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Portsmouth to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, South Western Railway to go to Glasgow by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways, Azul to go to Glasgow by flight.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Glasgow by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Portsmouth to Glasgow with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 22 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Portsmouth to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.
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