The average train between Luton and Portsmouth takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Luton to Portsmouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Luton and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 1:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 1:20 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead Thameslink and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Portsmouth station via West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Luton to Portsmouth train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Portsmouth train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Luton to Portsmouth train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Luton and Portsmouth is 129 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Portsmouth & Southsea via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 22m.
