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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Greenock takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 7h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Greenock. 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 27m
Duration
497 mi
Distance
£185
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central
7h 40m
£128–293

Portsmouth to Greenock train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Greenock. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Greenock at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 46m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 24m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 18m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 24m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 49m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 17m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 27m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 26m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 12m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail8h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 25m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 54m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 50m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 17m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Greenock? 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.

Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Greenock.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 496.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Greenock West via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 40m.

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