Glasgow to Portsmouth, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

373.4 miles 600.9 km · straight line
445.8 miles actual route 717.5 km · driving distance
8h 5min estimated drive time
£68 - £83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
158° SSE bearing direction

How far is Glasgow from Portsmouth, United Kingdom?

The distance from Glasgow to Portsmouth, United Kingdom is 373.4 miles (600.9 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, United Kingdom is located SSE of Glasgow. By car, the driving distance is approximately 445.8 miles, taking about 8h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Glasgow and Portsmouth, United Kingdom. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Glasgow to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 5min £68 - £83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 42min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~7h 41min $53–$156* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Glasgow & Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Glasgow
55.86°N, 4.25°W
Europe/London
12m elevation
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
50.80°N, 1.09°W
Europe/London
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM