The average train between Glasgow and Portsmouth takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow to Portsmouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Glasgow and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Portsmouth station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Glasgow to Portsmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Portsmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Glasgow to Portsmouth train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow and Portsmouth is 601.1 km. The road distance is 762 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 27m.