Portsmouth to London Luton Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport

Showing times and prices for 05 Dec

Cheapest price

£19

Average price

£22

Fastest journey

4 h 5 m

Average duration

4 h 39 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

130 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.

Fast coaches

Of the 4 buses that leave Portsmouth for London Luton Airport every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 130 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .

The slowest buses will take 5 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

National Express
02:204h40
Portsmouth
07:00London Luton Airport
£191One-way
0 changes
National Express
14:254h45
Portsmouth
19:10London Luton Airport
£191One-way
0 changes
National Express
17:454h05
Portsmouth
21:50London Luton Airport
£191One-way
0 changes
National Express
14:055h05
Portsmouth
19:10London Luton Airport
£331One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Portsmouth to London Luton Airport

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £25.

Distance: 130 km

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Ferry

£26

Average Price

£39

Average Price

£20

Average Price

Cheapest

4h 14m

Average total duration

3h 44m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 19m

Average total duration

2h 49m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 45m

Average total duration

Fastest

45m

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1h 0m

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Live departures

Portsmouth to London Luton Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to London Luton Airport coaches for today, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 13:16
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX030 · NXA31
On time
15:05 Portsmouth, International Port
4h25
19:30 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
1 change
national_expressNX030 · NX230
On time
20:15 Portsmouth, International Port
3h35
23:50 Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
1 change
Friday 5 December
national_express02:20 Portsmouth
4h40
07:00 London Luton Airport0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport

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Buses from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport run on average 23 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 02:20, the last at 18:45. The fastest coach covers the 130 km distance in 4h 5m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
130 km
Average bus duration
3h 44m
Cheapest ticket price
£16
Buses per day
23
Fastest bus
4h 5m
First bus
02:20
Last bus
18:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Portsmouth to London Luton AirportYou can travel by bus between Portsmouth to London Luton Airport with National Express for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 5m
Cheapest Price
£17
National Express frequency
22 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Portsmouth to London Luton Airport coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport (LTN) can start from as little as £13 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Portsmouth to London Luton Airport (LTN) is £29; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time between Portsmouth and London Luton Airport (LTN) is on average 3 h 35 min   for the 80 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Portsmouth and London Luton Airport (LTN) by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport (LTN) leaves at 03: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport (LTN) leaves at 20: 00.
There are 30 coaches a day from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport (LTN) which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the Portsmouth to London Luton Airport (LTN) coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the journey from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport (LTN) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
A trip to London Luton Airport (LTN) from Portsmouth is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 35 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport (LTN) is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Portsmouth and London Luton Airport (LTN) including taking a coach or train.
No, the coach from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport (LTN) has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport (LTN).
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport (LTN).

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport (LTN).
    No, luggage for the coach from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport (LTN) needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport (LTN).
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport (LTN).
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport (LTN).
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport (LTN).

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    Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and London Luton Airport

    Portsmouth
    London
    Amenities at bus station
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    ParkingParking
    DiningDining
    ATMATM
    TaxisTaxis
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
    information
    ticketOfficeHours
    Ticket Office Hours
    • 05:00-23:00
    ticketOfficeHours
    Distance to city center
    1 km
    carConnection
    Car connection
    The Hard
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Dining
    Dining
    • Café at The Hard (in the station)
    • Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available outside the main entrance.
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Elevators, ramps
    WC
    WC
    • Available near the waiting area.
    Public transport options for Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
    • Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 13, 14 Train: South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway
    Amenities at bus station
    WifiWifi
    ParkingParking
    DiningDining
    ATMATM
    TaxisTaxis
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
    information
    ticketOfficeHours
    Ticket Office Hours
    • 06:00-22:00
    ticketOfficeHours
    Distance to city center
    1 km
    carConnection
    Car connection
    Wharf Road
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Dining
    Dining
    • Café in the terminal (in the station)
    • Fast-food outlet (in the station).
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available outside the main entrance.
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Elevators, ramps
    WC
    WC
    • Available in the station.
    Public transport options for Portsmouth, International Port
    • Bus: 8, 20, 700 Train: Portsmouth Harbour
    Portsmouth, University
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