Portsmouth to Luton train with South Western Railway

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Cheap train tickets from Portsmouth to Luton

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Cheapest

£36

Average

£63

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth to Luton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

Y17283

05:173h13

Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)

08:30Luton station (LUT)

£361One-way

3 changes

Y20395

05:283h16

Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)

08:44Luton station (LUT)

£411One-way

2 changes

Y21734

04:303h41

Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)

08:11Luton station (LUT)

£801One-way

2 changes

W35888_W35717

05:283h13

Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)

08:41Luton station (LUT)

£801One-way

1 change

Y21734

04:303h26

Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)

07:56Luton station (LUT)

£801One-way

3 changes

Portsmouth to Luton train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 24 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
South Western Railway Y21734 South Western RailwayY21734	04:30 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)	3h41	08:11 Luton station (LUT)	2 changes
South Western Railway Y21734 South Western RailwayY21734	04:30 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)	3h26	07:56 Luton station (LUT)	3 changes
South Western Railway Y17283 South Western RailwayY17283	05:17 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)	3h13	08:30 Luton station (LUT)	3 changes
South Western Railway Y20395 South Western RailwayY20395	05:28 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)	3h16	08:44 Luton station (LUT)	2 changes
Southern W35888_W35717 SouthernW35888_W35717	05:28 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)	3h13	08:41 Luton station (LUT)	1 change

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Train times from Portsmouth to Luton

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Fastest Journey

3 h 13 m

Average

3 h 22 m

Trains per day

Distance

129 km

To travel from Portsmouth to Luton you need to make at least one change.

Fastest

Y17283

05:173h13

Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)

08:30Luton station (LUT)

£361One-way

3 changes

Fastest

W35888_W35717

05:283h13

Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)

08:41Luton station (LUT)

£801One-way

1 change

Y20395

05:283h16

Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)

08:44Luton station (LUT)

£411One-way

2 changes

Y21734

04:303h26

Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)

07:56Luton station (LUT)

£801One-way

3 changes

Y21734

04:303h41

Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)

08:11Luton station (LUT)

£801One-way

2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Portsmouth to Luton

Trains from Portsmouth to Luton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

128 km

Average train duration

3h 25m

Cheapest ticket price

£16

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 54m

First train

00:49

Last train

22:37

Price information

Train providers: South Western Railway, Southern and Thameslink trains Portsmouth to Luton

South Western Railway, Southern and Thameslink trains will get you to Luton from Portsmouth from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Portsmouth to Luton train information with South Western Railway:

Average Duration: 2 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: £16

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Train information from Portsmouth to Luton with Southern:

Average Duration: 2 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: £26
Southern frequency: 25 a day

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Thameslink from Portsmouth to Luton train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 23 min
Cheapest Price: £26

FAQs: Portsmouth to Luton train

FAQs: Travel by train from Portsmouth to Luton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Portsmouth to Luton.

Cheap train tickets from Portsmouth to Luton can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Portsmouth to Luton is £42; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Portsmouth to Luton train time is 2 h 54 min covering the 79 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Portsmouth to Luton leaves at 00: 49. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Portsmouth to Luton leaves at 23: 22.

There are 7 trains a day from Portsmouth to Luton which require at least one change with South Western Railway, Southern or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the journey from Portsmouth to Luton you can take a train with South Western Railway, Southern or Thameslink. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Luton from Portsmouth on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 22.

A trip to Luton from Portsmouth is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 54 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Portsmouth to Luton by train is February.

You have options as you can travel to Luton from Portsmouth 2 different ways: train or coach.