The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
3 h 6 m
Average duration
3 h 13 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 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 & Southsea (PMS) to Stansted Airport (SSD) will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 2 trains that leave Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 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 153 km distance in an average of 3 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 20 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 & Southsea (PMS) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 2h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 153 km
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£45 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Stansted Airport (SSD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:37 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 3h34 | 11:11 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 07:21 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 3h06 | 10:27 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Trains from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Stansted Airport (SSD) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:30, the last at 19:37. The fastest train covers the 153 km distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 153 km |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 20m |
First train 03:30 |
Last train 19:37 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Stansted Airport (SSD) trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and Stansted Airport (SSD) from £17. 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 Stansted Airport (SSD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 Stansted Airport (SSD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and Stansted Airport (SSD)
- 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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