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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Portsmouth to Luton
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Portsmouth to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to Luton will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Of the 4 buses that leave Portsmouth for Luton 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 129 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 40 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Portsmouth to Luton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. 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 coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 129 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£27 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Portsmouth to Luton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to Luton coaches for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:05 Portsmouth | 4h15 | 13:20 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:25 Portsmouth | 4h45 | 19:10 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:45 Portsmouth | 4h05 | 21:50 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 2 December | |||||
| 02:20 Portsmouth | 4h40 | 07:00 Luton | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to Luton
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Buses from Portsmouth to Luton run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 02:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 129 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 129 km |
Average bus duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 02:40 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express from Portsmouth to LutonYou can travel by bus between Portsmouth to Luton with National Express for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Portsmouth to Luton
There is a large selection of buses from Portsmouth to Luton. National Express provide as many as 17 connections between the two cities, seven days a week. All of them are indirect journeys, requiring a stop at London Victoria Coach Station. Journey times vary, with the shortest journeys taking 3 hours 35 minutes and the longest taking almost 6 hours. Travellers can also choose between buses to Luton Airport and services to Luton Bus Station. All buses leave from Portsmouth's Hard Interchange, regardless of where they terminate.
FAQs: Portsmouth to Luton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth to Luton 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 Luton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station, located 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Luton
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at The Hard (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 13, 14 Train: South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the terminal (in the station)
- Fast-food outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 20, 700 Train: Portsmouth Harbour
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