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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Glasgow to Portsmouth

Showing times and prices for 13 Jul

Cheapest price

£42

Average price

£58

Fastest journey

15 h 23 m

Average duration

15 h 33 m

Buses per day

Distance

601 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow to Portsmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Glasgow to Portsmouth will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £42.

Fast coaches

Of the 3 buses that leave Glasgow for Portsmouth every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 601 km distance in an average of 15 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 23 m .

The slowest buses will take 15 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

08:4015h23

Glasgow

00:03Portsmouth

£421One-way

0 changes

06:1015h25

Glasgow

21:35Portsmouth

£561One-way

0 changes

23:0015h50

Glasgow

14:50Portsmouth

£751One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for Glasgow to Portsmouth

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. 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 coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £84.

Distance: 601 km

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Most popular Coach	Train	Flight
£53 Average Price Cheapest	£169 Average Price	£86 Average Price
12h 0m Average total duration 11h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions	0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest	1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Portsmouth

United Kingdom

Buses from Glasgow to Portsmouth run on average 10 times per day, taking around 11h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

601 km

Average bus duration

11h 30m

Cheapest ticket price

£23

Buses per day

Fastest bus

13h 15m

First bus

03:05

Last bus

23:40

Price information

Coach companies: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus Glasgow to Portsmouth

Travel between Glasgow and Portsmouth from £23 with Omio’s coach partners National Express, Megabus and FlixBus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Portsmouth from Glasgow, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Coach information from Glasgow to Portsmouth with National Express:

Average Duration: 11 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: £23
National Express frequency: 1 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Glasgow to Portsmouth coach information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 13 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £85
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Glasgow to Portsmouth coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Glasgow to Portsmouth with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Portsmouth.

Cheap coach tickets from Glasgow to Portsmouth can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Glasgow to Portsmouth is £46; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Glasgow to Portsmouth is 12 h 45 min to travel the 373 mile long trip, with around there are 10 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Glasgow to Portsmouth leaves at 06: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Glasgow to Portsmouth leaves at 23: 00.

There are 10 coaches a day from Glasgow to Portsmouth which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

For the best Glasgow to Portsmouth coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services between Glasgow and Portsmouth to compare what amenities they may offer.

The cheapest month for a coach from Glasgow to Portsmouth is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Glasgow to Portsmouth including taking a coach, train or flight.

No, the coach from Glasgow to Portsmouth has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Glasgow to Portsmouth.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Glasgow to Portsmouth.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Glasgow to Portsmouth.

No, luggage for the coach from Glasgow to Portsmouth needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Glasgow to Portsmouth.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Glasgow to Portsmouth.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Glasgow to Portsmouth.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Glasgow to Portsmouth.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Portsmouth

Glasgow

Portsmouth

The major coach station for departures in Glasgow is Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station for your trip from Glasgow to Portsmouth.

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