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Trip Overview

The average train between Greenock and Portsmouth takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Greenock 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.

8h 30m
Duration
497 mi
Distance
£183
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston
  2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
7h 43m
£128–297

Greenock to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Greenock and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h 1m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 58m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 32m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 30m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 22m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h 25m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h 25m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h 25m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 32m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 34m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 21m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 32m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 34m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Greenock to Portsmouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 496.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Greenock, Scotland and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Greenock West to Portsmouth & Southsea via Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 43m.

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