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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Portsmouth to Glasgow

Showing times and prices for 09 Jul

Cheapest price

£67

Average price

£75

Fastest journey

12 h 55 m

Average duration

14 h 39 m

Buses per day

Distance

601 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Portsmouth to Glasgow will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £67.

Fast coaches

To travel from Portsmouth to Glasgow you need to make at least one change.

NX030 · NX400 · NX181

14:3916h06

Portsmouth, University

06:45Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

£671One-way

2 changes

NX030 · NX400 · NX181

14:3916h06

Portsmouth, University

06:45Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

£671One-way

2 changes

NX030 · NX400 · NX181

14:5515h50

Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange

06:45Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

£671One-way

2 changes

NX030 · NX400 · NX181

14:5515h50

Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange

06:45Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

£671One-way

2 changes

NX030 · NX424 · NX183

19:5522h40

Portsmouth, University

18:35Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station

£721One-way

2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Portsmouth to Glasgow

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. 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 £26, and a train costs an average of £82.

Distance: 601 km

Compare bus with

Most popular Coach	Flight	Train
£53 Average Price Cheapest	£80 Average Price	£171 Average Price
14h 0m Average total duration 13h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	8h 47m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions	1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions	0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Most popular bus company	Most popular airline	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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

Live departures

Portsmouth to Glasgow bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday 8 July

Last updated at 09:47

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
NX030 · NX591	Delayed 13:39 02:05Portsmouth, University	17h00	19:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1 change
NX030 · NX591	Delayed 09:50 02:20Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange	16h45	19:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1 change
NX030 · NX400 · NX181	On time 13:39 Portsmouth, University	16h06	05:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	2 changes
NX030 · NX400 · NX181	On time 13:39 Portsmouth, University	16h06	05:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	2 changes
NX030 · NX400 · NX181	On time 13:55 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange	15h50	05:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	2 changes
NX030 · NX400 · NX181	On time 13:55 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange	15h50	05:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	2 changes
NX030 · NX400 · NX181	14:05 Portsmouth, International Port	15h40	05:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	2 changes
NX030 · NX400 · NX181	14:05 Portsmouth, International Port	15h40	05:45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	2 changes
NX030 · NX595	On time 17:29 Portsmouth, University	13h11	06:40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1 change
NX030 · NX595	On time 17:45 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange	12h55	06:40 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1 change
NX030 · NX424 · NX183	On time 18:55 Portsmouth, University	22h40	17:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	2 changes
NX030 · NX421 · NX183	On time 18:55 Portsmouth, University	22h40	17:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	2 changes
NX030 · NX421 · NX183	On time 19:10 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange	22h25	17:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	2 changes
NX030 · NX424 · NX183	On time 19:10 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange	22h25	17:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	2 changes
NX030 · NX424 · NX183	19:15 Portsmouth, International Port	22h20	17:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	2 changes
NX030 · NX421 · NX183	19:15 Portsmouth, International Port	22h20	17:35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	2 changes
Wednesday 9 July
NX030 · NX591	On time 02:05 Portsmouth, University	17h00	19:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1 change
NX030 · NX591	On time 02:20 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange	16h45	19:05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to Glasgow

United Kingdom

Buses from Portsmouth to Glasgow run on average 10 times per day, taking around 13h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 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

13h 30m

Cheapest ticket price

£26

Buses per day

Fastest bus

12h 55m

First bus

03:05

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Coach companies: National Express Portsmouth to Glasgow

Find the best coaches between Portsmouth and Glasgow with Omio's travel partners National Express from £23. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

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 Glasgow from Portsmouth, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Portsmouth to Glasgow coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 12 h
Cheapest Price: £23
National Express frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Portsmouth to Glasgow coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Portsmouth to Glasgow 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 Portsmouth to Glasgow.

Cheap coach tickets from Portsmouth to Glasgow can start from as little as £27 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Portsmouth to Glasgow is £50; 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 Portsmouth to Glasgow is 12 h 55 min to travel the 373 mile long journey, with around there are 8 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Portsmouth to Glasgow leaves at 03: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Portsmouth to Glasgow leaves at 20: 10.

There are 8 coaches a day from Portsmouth to Glasgow which require at least one change with National Express or Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

When taking a coach from Portsmouth to Glasgow, you can count on National Express or Megabus for the best way to get you to Glasgow. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Portsmouth and Glasgow and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

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

You have options as you can travel to Glasgow from Portsmouth 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

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

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

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

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