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There are 12 ways to get from Portsmouth to Glasgow by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    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
    6h 47m
    £151–315

  2. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    3h 43m
    £53–186

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    12h 23m
    £61–227

  4. Drive 432.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Glasgowcar car 432.7 mi
    7h 25m
    £105–152

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    4h 31m
    £83–330

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Glasgow Centraltrain train Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
    10h 45m
    £300–433

  7. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    13h 37m
    £90–223

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LGW - GLA
    4h 29m
    £68–184

  9. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 32m
    £87–226

  10. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    4h 38m
    £115–417

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 16m
    £87–300

  12. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    5h 37m
    £80–193

Portsmouth to Glasgow by train and subway

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 473.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 12h 23m.

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