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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

3

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.

National Express
08:4015h23
Glasgow
00:03Portsmouth
£421One-way
0 changes
Megabus
06:1015h25
Glasgow
21:35Portsmouth
£561One-way
0 changes
National Express
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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£53

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£169

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£86

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12h 0m

Average total duration

11h 30m

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7h 32m

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4h 24m

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1h 24m

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3h 0m

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0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.8 - 3.6kg

CO2 emissions

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Portsmouth

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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.
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Distance
601 km
Average bus duration
11h 30m
Cheapest ticket price
£23
Buses per day
10
Fastest bus
13h 15m
First bus
03:05
Last bus
23:40
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

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

FAQs: Glasgow to Portsmouth coach

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Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Portsmouth

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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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Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:59
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Car connection
Killermont Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
  • Coffee Express (in the station)
  • Fast Bites (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
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  • Elevators, ramps
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  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
  • Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
The major coach station for arrivals in Portsmouth is Portsmouth, Queen St (Stop P). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Portsmouth, Queen St (Stop P) for your trip to Portsmouth from Glasgow.
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1 km
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  • The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible

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