How to travel from Luton to Portsmouth

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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 bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. 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 bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €21.

Distance: 80 miles (129 km)

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Train

€33

Average price

Cheapest

€44

Average price

4h 22m

Average total duration

3h 52m

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30m

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3h 21m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 51m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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National Express

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South Western Railway

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Luton to Portsmouth

How to get from Luton to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Luton to Portsmouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

ThameslinkW59417+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayP61317
08:27AM3h16
Luton station (LUT)
11:43AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
$381One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

ThameslinkW59417+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayP61317
08:27AM3h16
Luton station (LUT)
11:43AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
$381One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

ThameslinkW59518+SouthernW60128
08:43AM2h54
Luton station (LUT)
11:37AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
$1091One-way
1 transfer

Other options

ThameslinkW59419+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayL73398
08:59AM2h58
Luton station (LUT)
11:57AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
$421One-way
2 transfers
ThameslinkW59522+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayP61319
09:13AM3h30
Luton station (LUT)
12:43PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
$461One-way
2 transfers
ThameslinkW59522+SouthernW60131
09:13AM3h03
Luton station (LUT)
12:16PMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
$1091One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA31 · NX030
07:30AM4h55
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
12:25PMSouthsea, Clarence Esplanade
$451One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA31 · NX030
09:45AM5h20
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
03:05PMSouthsea, Clarence Esplanade
$451One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA31 · NX030
12:45PM5h10
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
05:55PMSouthsea, Clarence Esplanade
$451One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Luton to Portsmouth

Travel to Portsmouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Portsmouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Luton and Portsmouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Portsmouth is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Portsmouth:

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Portsmouth costing on average $27 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Portsmouth is by train with an average journey time of 2h 57m.

Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 30m.

The distance from Luton to Portsmouth is approximately 80 miles (129 km).
The average frequency per day from Luton to Portsmouth is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Luton to Portsmouth:
  • Ferries mostly depart from Ryde and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Portsmouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink to go to Portsmouth by train.
Omio customers who travel from Luton to Portsmouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Manchester, Birmingham, London Waterloo (WAT). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Portsmouth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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