The average train between Portsmouth and Glasgow takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Glasgow. 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 Portsmouth and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Glasgow station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Portsmouth to Glasgow train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Glasgow train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Portsmouth to Glasgow train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Glasgow is 601.1 km. The road distance is 762 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Glasgow Central via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 6h 47m.