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The cheapest and fastest buses from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for Aug 09

Cheapest price

$37

Average price

$44

Fastest journey

5 h

Average duration

5 h 11 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

154 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.

Fast buses

Of the 4 buses that leave Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) for London Stansted Airport on Sun, Aug 09, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Aug 09 the direct buses cover the 154 km distance in an average of 5 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .

On Sun, Aug 09 the slowest buses will take 5 h 25 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
    5:25 PM5h00
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    10:25 PMLondon Stansted Airport
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    3:09 PM5h20
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    8:29 PMLondon Stansted Airport
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    3:05 AM5h25
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    8:30 AMLondon Stansted Airport
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    6:25 PM5h00
    Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
    11:25 PMLondon Stansted Airport
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport

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Buses from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport run on average 24 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by train.

The earliest bus runs at 02:05, the last at 19:55. The fastest bus covers the 95 miles (154 km) distance in 4h 40m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $17 (€14)
Distance
95 miles (154 km)
Average bus duration
4h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
$30 (€25)
Buses per day
24
Fastest bus
4h 40m
First bus
2:05 AM
Last bus
7:55 PM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Fri
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $17 (€14)

Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:05AM
Arrival Time
07:30AM
Duration
5h25
Departure days
Wed, Fri
Cheapest price
$32
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:05AM
Arrival Time
08:30AM
Duration
5h25
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$31
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:20AM
Arrival Time
08:30AM
Duration
5h10
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$45
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:50AM
Arrival Time
10:35AM
Duration
4h45
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$78
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:05AM
Arrival Time
10:35AM
Duration
4h30
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$78
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:19AM
Arrival Time
12:40PM
Duration
5h21
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$45
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:14AM
Arrival Time
12:25PM
Duration
4h11
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$82
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:30AM
Arrival Time
12:25PM
Duration
3h55
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$85
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:45AM
Arrival Time
03:10PM
Duration
5h25
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$46
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:49AM
Arrival Time
03:10PM
Duration
5h21
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$44
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:05AM
Arrival Time
03:10PM
Duration
5h05
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$46
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:34AM
Arrival Time
03:55PM
Duration
5h21
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$82
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:50AM
Arrival Time
03:55PM
Duration
5h05
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$85
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:15PM
Arrival Time
05:35PM
Duration
5h20
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$39
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:19PM
Arrival Time
05:35PM
Duration
5h16
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$37
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:35PM
Arrival Time
05:35PM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$32
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:34PM
Arrival Time
06:40PM
Duration
5h06
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$82
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:39PM
Arrival Time
07:05PM
Duration
5h26
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$38
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:50PM
Arrival Time
06:40PM
Duration
4h50
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$85
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:05PM
Arrival Time
08:29PM
Duration
5h24
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$37
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:09PM
Arrival Time
08:29PM
Duration
5h20
Departure days
Mon, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$33
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:25PM
Arrival Time
08:29PM
Duration
5h04
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$32
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:39PM
Arrival Time
08:40PM
Duration
4h01
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$73
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:55PM
Arrival Time
08:40PM
Duration
3h45
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$77
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:25PM
Arrival Time
10:25PM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$37
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:29PM
Arrival Time
10:25PM
Duration
4h56
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$31
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:25PM
Arrival Time
11:25PM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$37
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:29PM
Arrival Time
11:25PM
Duration
4h56
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$31
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:45PM
Arrival Time
11:25PM
Duration
4h40
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:55PM
Arrival Time
12:50AM
Duration
4h55
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$73
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:10PM
Arrival Time
12:50AM
Duration
4h40
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$77

Live departures

Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport buses for today, Saturday, August 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
National ExpressNX030 · NX7271:34 PM Portsmouth, University
5h06
6:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX030 · NX7271:50 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
4h50
6:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX030 · NXA83:05 PM Southsea, Clarence Esplanade
5h24
8:29 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX030 · NXA83:09 PM Portsmouth, University
5h20
8:29 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX030 · NXA83:25 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
5h04
8:29 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX030 · NX7274:39 PM Portsmouth, University
4h01
8:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX030 · NX7274:55 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
3h45
8:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX030 · NXA86:25 PM Southsea, Clarence Esplanade
5h00
11:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX030 · NXA86:29 PM Portsmouth, University
4h56
11:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX030 · NXA86:45 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
4h40
11:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX030 · NX7277:55 PM Portsmouth, University
4h55
12:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX030 · NX7278:10 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
4h40
12:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
Sunday, August 9
National Express3:05 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
5h25
8:30 AM London Stansted Airport0 transfersDirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Bus providers: National Express from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as $17 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 40m
Cheapest Price
$30 (€25)
National Express frequency
24 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport can start from as little as $30 (€25) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport is $40 (€32) ; 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 bus from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport is 4h 40m to travel the 95 miles (154 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport leaves at 2:05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport leaves at 7:55 PM.
There are 24 buses a day from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Stansted Airport. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and London Stansted Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and London Stansted Airport including taking a bus and train.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport for bus company National Express.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport depends on the bus companies:
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport with the following bus company: National Express.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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