The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
3 h 33 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
154 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 3 trains that leave Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) for London Stansted Airport every day 3 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 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 1 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.






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Compare train and coach for Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport 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 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 154 km
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3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:12 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 4h01 | 10:13 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:52 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 3h33 | 11:25 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:52 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 3h33 | 12:25 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:12, the last at 09:32. The fastest train covers the 154 km distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 154 km |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 06:12 |
Last train 09:32 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Southern from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport trainsSouth Western Railway, Southern trains will get you between Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and London Stansted Airport from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to London Stansted Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and London Stansted Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:30 Saturday 05:40 - 20:30 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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 in the Lower Concourse, next to the gateline. The National key toilets are located in the Lower Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Concourse and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Street bus stop at side of Railway Station near Matalan car park.
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