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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Portsmouth to Glasgow Central for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Portsmouth
- Departure station
- Portsmouth station guide
- Address
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- Station St, Portsmouth PO1 1AD
Operators serving Portsmouth
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Facilities at Portsmouth
- Ticket Office
Parking & meeting your train
- Multi-story car park
Explore the area around Portsmouth
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
About your departure station
Constructed in 1876 by the London & South Western Railway, Portsmouth's terminus served naval and commercial traffic.
Rebuilt after WWII bombing, its 1980s modernist design was updated in 2018.
Handling 5 million annual passengers, it's the city's main rail gateway.
Portsmouth Station's evolution reflects the city's maritime importance, from imperial fortress to modern visitor destination.
Recent upgrades improved accessibility while increasing capacity for cross channel services.
The station's ongoing development demonstrates railways' role in supporting coastal cities where transport needs blend daily commuting, tourism, and strategic naval requirements.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Portsmouth to Glasgow Central?
Open the ticket search and enter Portsmouth as your departure station and Glasgow Central as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Portsmouth and Glasgow Central?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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