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Compare train and bus for Luton to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, and a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Luton to Portsmouth:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Portsmouth costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Portsmouth
How to get from Luton to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Portsmouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NXA31 · NX0302:45 PM4h45Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station7:30 PMPortsmouth, International Port$501One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NXA31 · NX0302:45 PM4h45Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station7:30 PMPortsmouth, International Port$501One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- NXA31 · NX0307:30 AM4h35Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station12:05 PMPortsmouth, International Port$531One-way1 transfer
Other options
- NXA31 · NX03010:45 AM5h05Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station3:50 PMPortsmouth, International Port$521One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Portsmouth:
A train is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Portsmouth costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Portsmouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink to go to Portsmouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach East, Arriva UK to go to Portsmouth by bus.
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