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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 4 trains 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 trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 32 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 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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| Train | Most popular Coach | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
£39 Average Price | £26 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Portsmouth to London Luton Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to London Luton Airport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:20 Portsmouth | 3h13 | 10:33 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:37 Portsmouth | 3h40 | 11:17 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:19 Portsmouth | 2h59 | 11:18 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:38 Portsmouth | 3h44 | 00:22 London Luton Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:46, the last at 20:38. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 2h 57m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 03:46 |
Last train 20:38 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Thameslink from Portsmouth to London Luton Airport trainsSouth Western Railway, Thameslink trains will get you between Portsmouth and London Luton Airport from £16. 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 to London Luton Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth to London Luton 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 Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and London Luton Airport
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:40 Saturday 05:55 - 19:40 Sunday 09:10 - 18:40
- 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
- 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 Booking Hall on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Goldsmith Avenue (for buses in both directions). Goldsmith Avenue is located on the opposite side of the footbridge from the main entrance/taxi rank/Railway club.
WifiParkingDiningLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Portsmouth: Norway Road bus stop by Vauxhall Garage To Cosham / Havant: Norway Road bus stop opposite Vauxhall Garage
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ATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- 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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