The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
3 h 31 m
Average duration
3 h 43 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
154 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to Stansted Airport (SSD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to Stansted Airport (SSD) will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 2 trains that leave Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) for Stansted Airport (SSD) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 154 km distance in an average of 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 54 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 Harbour (PMH) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to Stansted Airport (SSD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 154 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£43 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L51733+ Y30798+ Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+ Y81586 | On time 04:25 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 3h48 | 08:13 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L47654+ Y28090+ Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+ Y81610 | On time 05:09 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 3h36 | 08:45 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L47654 · L47011+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+ Y81610 | On time 05:09 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 3h36 | 08:45 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
L51739 · L50067+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+ Y81622 | On time 05:18 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 3h42 | 09:00 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
Y28093_Y28661+ Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+ Y81634 | On time 05:28 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 3h46 | 09:14 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
L51745 · L52300+ Tube from Vauxhall to Tottenham Hale+ Y81634 | On time 05:41 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 3h33 | 09:14 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Distance 154 km |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 29m |
First train 03:25 |
Last train 09:15 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) and Stansted Airport (SSD) from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) and Stansted Airport (SSD)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or 20m ramp (approx. 1:11 gradient) to main entrance, or steps to side entrance. 32m ramp (gradient up to 1:8) from Wightlink IoW ferry terminal. Level access to all platforms. Stepped footbridge between platforms is also available. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and outside booking hall
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hard Interchange Stands G, H or J
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