The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Portsmouth
Cheapest price
€180
Average price
€192
Fastest journey
7 h 19 m
Average duration
7 h 36 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
601 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Portsmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Portsmouth will cost around €192 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €180.
It's difficult to get from Glasgow to Portsmouth without transferring at least 2 times.
W33903 · W34182+
L79654+
Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo8:00 AM7h44Glasgow Central (GLC)3:44 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)€1801One-way3 transfers
W33970+
G26214+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria9:36 AM7h43Glasgow Central (GLC)5:19 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)€1961One-way2 transfers
W33970+
Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+
L799569:36 AM7h36Glasgow Central (GLC)5:12 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)€1961One-way2 transfers
W34039+
L79664+
Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo8:38 AM7h19Glasgow Central (GLC)3:57 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)€1961One-way2 transfers
W34039+
L79664+
Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo8:38 AM7h19Glasgow Central (GLC)3:57 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)€1961One-way2 transfers
W33970+
Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+
L799569:36 AM7h36Glasgow Central (GLC)5:12 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)€1961One-way2 transfers
W33970+
G26214+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria9:36 AM7h43Glasgow Central (GLC)5:19 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)€1961One-way2 transfers
W33903 · W34182+
L79654+
Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo8:00 AM7h44Glasgow Central (GLC)3:44 PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)€1801One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €88.
Distance: 601 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€170 Average price | €67 Average price Cheapest | €69 Average price |
7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 1m Average total duration 11h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Glasgow to Portsmouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Portsmouth trains for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:46 AM Glasgow | 8h27 | 6:13 PM Portsmouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:34 AM Glasgow | 8h13 | 6:47 PM Portsmouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:53 AM Glasgow | 8h07 | 7:00 PM Portsmouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, July 13 | |||||
W33903 · W34182+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+ L79654 | 8:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 7h44 | 3:44 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 3 transfers | |
W34039+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+ L79664 | 8:38 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 7h19 | 3:57 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2 transfers | |
W33970+ L79956+ Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 9:36 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 7h36 | 5:12 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2 transfers | |
W33970+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+ G26214 | 9:36 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 7h43 | 5:19 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Portsmouth
Trains from Glasgow to Portsmouth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €88 but you can travel from only €19 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:03, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 601 km distance in 7h 19m.
Distance 601 km |
Average train duration 7h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €88 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 19m |
First train 4:03 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway from Glasgow to Portsmouth trainsAvanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Glasgow and Portsmouth from €19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Glasgow to Portsmouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Portsmouth by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Portsmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Glasgow to Portsmouth
Most Glasgow to Portsmouth trains use the Glasgow Central to Portsmouth & Southsea station pair, with some services arriving at Portsmouth Harbour. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Portsmouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Ashfield from Glasgow city centre
Ashfield is 2 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Ashfield train station facilities and services
Ashfield has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ashfield.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ashfield: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Ashfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ashfield: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Accessible to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Help Point on Platform 1, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Portsmouth station do trains from Glasgow arrive at?
Getting to Portsmouth & Southsea from Portsmouth city centre
Portsmouth & Southsea train station facilities and services
Portsmouth & Southsea has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Portsmouth & Southsea. ATMs are available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Portsmouth Harbour from Portsmouth city centre
Portsmouth Harbour is 1 km from Portsmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Portsmouth Harbour train station facilities and services
Portsmouth Harbour has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Portsmouth Harbour. ATMs are available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Portsmouth Harbour: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Portsmouth Harbour: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth Harbour: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or 20m ramp (approx. 1:11 gradient) to main entrance, or steps to side entrance. 32m ramp (gradient up to 1:8) from Wightlink IoW ferry terminal. Level access to all platforms. Stepped footbridge between platforms is also available. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Fratton from Portsmouth city centre
Fratton is 1 km from Portsmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Fratton train station facilities and services
Fratton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Fratton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Fratton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Fratton. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Fratton: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Fratton: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Fratton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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