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

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 24

Cheapest price on Sep 24

€33

Average ticket price on Sep 24

€44

Fastest journey on Sep 24

4 h 46 m

Average journey duration on Sep 24

4 h 58 m

Buses on Sep 24

14

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 €33.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least once.

  • National ExpressNX030 · NXA8
    2:39 PM5h26
    Portsmouth, University
    8:05 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    €331One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX030 · NXA8
    6:29 PM4h56
    Portsmouth, University
    11:25 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    €341One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX030 · NXA8
    2:35 PM5h30
    Southsea, Clarence Esplanade
    8:05 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    €371One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX030 · NXA8
    6:25 PM5h00
    Southsea, Clarence Esplanade
    11:25 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    €371One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX030 · NXA8
    10:49 AM5h41
    Portsmouth, University
    4:30 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    €381One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €45, while a bus costs an average of €45.

Distance: 95 miles (154 km)

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Bus
Most popular
Train
Driving

€45

Average price

€45

Average price

Cheapest

€33

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 33m

Average total duration

4h 3m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 0m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 21m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

National Express

Most popular bus company

South Western Railway

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport is a train with an average price of €45.

This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport:

A train is €0.50 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport costing on average €45.

The fastest way to travel from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport is by train with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 3m.

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.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €45 compared to roughly €33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-12.28. The journey takes 4h 3m versus 2h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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
€26
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:05AM
Arrival Time
08:30AM
Duration
5h25
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun
Cheapest price
€25
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:20AM
Arrival Time
10:35AM
Duration
5h15
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
€63
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:29AM
Arrival Time
01:10PM
Duration
5h41
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
€39
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:35AM
Arrival Time
01:10PM
Duration
5h35
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
€39
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:00AM
Arrival Time
02:30PM
Duration
5h30
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
€61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:45AM
Arrival Time
04:30PM
Duration
5h45
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
€39
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:49AM
Arrival Time
04:30PM
Duration
5h41
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
€38
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:39PM
Arrival Time
07:00PM
Duration
6h21
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
€38
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:35PM
Arrival Time
08:05PM
Duration
5h30
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
€37
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:39PM
Arrival Time
08:05PM
Duration
5h26
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
€33
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:09PM
Arrival Time
08:29PM
Duration
5h20
Departure days
Mon, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€27
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:54PM
Arrival Time
08:40PM
Duration
4h46
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
€57
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:25PM
Arrival Time
10:25PM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€30
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:29PM
Arrival Time
10:25PM
Duration
4h56
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
€25
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:25PM
Arrival Time
11:25PM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€30
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:29PM
Arrival Time
11:25PM
Duration
4h56
Departure days
Mon, Thu
Cheapest price
€27
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:45PM
Arrival Time
11:25PM
Duration
4h40
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
€25
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:55PM
Arrival Time
12:50AM
Duration
4h55
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
€60

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, Wednesday, September 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
National Express2:05 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
5h25
7:30 AM London Stansted Airport0 transfersDirect
National Express3:05 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
5h25
8:30 AM London Stansted Airport0 transfersDirect
National Express5:29 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
4h56
10:25 PM London Stansted Airport0 transfersDirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Why should you book Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport buses with Omio?

National Express operates all buses services from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport.
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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 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.

The earliest bus runs at 11:35, the last at 17:45. The fastest bus covers the 95 miles (154 km) distance in 3h 5m.

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
95 miles (154 km)
Average bus duration
4h 3m
Cheapest ticket price
€26
Buses per day
24
Fastest bus
3h 5m
First bus
11:35 AM
Last bus
5:45 PM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Mon
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

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 €26. 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 National Express Duration
3h 5m
Cheapest National Express Price
€26
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.
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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 €26 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport is €45 ; 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 3h 5m 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 11:35 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport leaves at 5:45 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.
The cheapest month for a bus from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport is January.
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.
Since neither Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) nor London Stansted Airport are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users.
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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