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Compare bus and train 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 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 train costs an average of $26, and a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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$43 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest |
4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
9:30 PM4h45Luton2:15 AMPortsmouth$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
9:30 PM4h45Luton2:15 AMPortsmouth$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:30 PM4h30Luton11:00 PMPortsmouth$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:30 AM4h55Luton12:25 PMPortsmouth$381One-way0 transfers
3:45 PM5h00Luton8:45 PMPortsmouth$471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Portsmouth:
A bus is $0.81 (€0.66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Portsmouth costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
- 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 bus and train 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 Ryde and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink to go to Portsmouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
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