Luton to Portsmouth bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Luton to Portsmouth

Showing times and prices for Nov 05

Cheapest price

€32

Average price

€40

Fastest journey

4 h 5 m

Average duration

4 h 32 m

Buses per day

10

Distance

129 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Luton to Portsmouth will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Luton to Portsmouth without transferring at least once.

National ExpressNXA1 · NX030
06:05PM4h25
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
10:30PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange
€321One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA31 · NX030
10:45AM5h15
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
04:00PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange
€321One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA2 · NX030
07:30PM5h00
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
12:30AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange
€321One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA31 · NX030
07:30AM4h45
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
12:15PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange
€321One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA2 · NX030
09:30PM4h45
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
02:15AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange
€321One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Luton to Portsmouth

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €21.

Distance: 129 km

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Bus
Train

€33

Average price

Cheapest

€44

Average price

4h 22m

Average total duration

3h 52m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 21m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 51m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Luton to Portsmouth bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday, November 4
Last updated at 7:33 PM
Last updated at 7:33 PM

ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_express8:30 PM Luton
4h45
1:15 AM Portsmouth0 transfersDirect
national_express10:50 PM Luton
11h00
9:50 AM Portsmouth0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, November 5
national_expressNX230 · NX030
On time
6:00 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
4h50
10:50 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange		1 transfer
national_expressNXA31 · NX030
On time
7:30 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
4h45
12:15 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange		1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX030
On time
9:40 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
4h40
2:20 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange		1 transfer
national_expressNXA31 · NX030
On time
10:45 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
5h15
4:00 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange		1 transfer
national_expressNX240 · NX030
On time
12:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
5h45
6:30 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange		1 transfer
national_expressNXA31 · NX030
On time
2:45 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
4h55
7:40 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange		1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX030
On time
5:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
4h05
9:25 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange		1 transfer
national_expressNXA1 · NX030
On time
6:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
4h25
10:30 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange		1 transfer
national_expressNXA2 · NX030
On time
7:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
5h00
12:30 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange		1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Luton to Portsmouth

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Buses from Luton to Portsmouth run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 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
129 km
Average bus duration
3h 52m
Cheapest ticket price
€20
Buses per day
8
Fastest bus
4h 30m
First bus
03:05
Last bus
23:50
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

Bus providers: National Express from Luton to PortsmouthYou can travel by bus between Luton to Portsmouth with National Express for as low as €20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 35m
Cheapest Price
€20
National Express frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from Luton to Portsmouth

FAQs: Take the bus from Luton to Portsmouth with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Portsmouth.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Luton to Portsmouth can start from as little as €20 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Luton to Portsmouth is €30; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time to Portsmouth from Luton is on average 3 h 30 min   for the 128 km long journey, but the time it takes to go between Luton and Portsmouth by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Luton to Portsmouth leaves at 04: 45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Luton to Portsmouth leaves at 21: 15.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Luton to Portsmouth without having to change trains with National Express. There are 8 direct coaches from Luton to Portsmouth each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best Luton to Portsmouth coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services between Luton and Portsmouth to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Luton, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Luton, Station Interchange, Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and Luton, Galaxy Centre (Stop G3). When arriving in Portsmouth, you can end your journey in coach stations like Portsmouth, International Port, Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and Portsmouth, University.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Luton, Station Interchange, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Portsmouth, International Port, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Portsmouth from Luton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Luton to Portsmouth by coach is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Luton and Portsmouth including taking a coach or train.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Luton to Portsmouth

Luton
Portsmouth
The major bus station for departures in Luton is Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) for your trip from Luton to Portsmouth.
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Luton, Station Interchange
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