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Compare bus and train for Portsmouth to Luton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of L 230 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. 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 train costs an average of L 230, while a bus costs an average of L 240.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
L 240 Average price | L 230 Average price Cheapest | L 167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Portsmouth to Luton
Compare the available ways to get from Portsmouth to Luton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Luton:
A train is L 11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portsmouth to Luton costing on average L 240.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
Tickets start at around L 240 compared to roughly L 167 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -L 73. The journey takes 3h 9m versus 1h 56m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Portsmouth to Luton
How to get from Portsmouth to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:45 PM 4h05 Portsmouth 10:50 PM Luton L 133 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:45 PM 4h05 Portsmouth 10:50 PM Luton L 133 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:10 PM 3h40 Portsmouth 10:50 PM Luton L 347 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:00 AM 4h20 Portsmouth 12:20 PM Luton L 178 1 One-way 0 transfers6:25 PM 4h25 Portsmouth 10:50 PM Luton L 180 1 One-way 0 transfers11:05 AM 4h25 Portsmouth 3:30 PM Luton L 214 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Luton:
A train is L 11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portsmouth to Luton costing on average L 240.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Luton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in London Luton Airport (LUA).
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
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