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Portsmouth to Paisley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Paisley takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Paisley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 38m
Duration
481 mi
Distance
£177
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 1m
£121–283

Portsmouth to Paisley train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Paisley. 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 Paisley at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail12h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 2m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 9m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 6m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 1m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 7m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 53m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 58m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 57m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 44m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 2m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 9m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail7h 6m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail6h 53m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Paisley? 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: 480.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Paisley Gilmour Street via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 1m.

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