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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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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€33 Average price Cheapest | €44 Average price |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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).
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink to go to Portsmouth by train.
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