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Compare train and bus for London to Portslade station (PLD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Portslade station (PLD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 46 miles (75 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Portslade station (PLD):
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Portslade station (PLD) costing on average $47 (€40).
Other travel options to Portslade station (PLD) take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
You'll arrive about 48m sooner (1h 8m by train vs 1h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $47 (€40) compared to roughly $37 (€31) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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FAQs: Travel from London to Portslade station (PLD)
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Portslade station (PLD):
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Portslade station (PLD) costing on average $47 (€40).
Other travel options to Portslade station (PLD) take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Portslade station (PLD) as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Portslade station (PLD) by bus.
- Travel with Southern, Gatwick Express to go to Portslade station (PLD) by train.
- 21 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Southern.
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