- Must visit
Mary Rose Museum
World-class museum housing Henry VIII's raised flagship. See the preserved Tudor warship and immersive galleries on life aboard.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€21
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€30
Fastest journey on Sep 19
6 h
Average journey duration on Sep 19
6 h 8 m
Buses on Sep 19
26
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Portsmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Portsmouth will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
It's difficult to get from Birmingham to Portsmouth without transferring at least once.
NX541 · NX030
NX400 · NX030
NX541 · NX030
NX541 · NX030
NX410 · NX030
NX590 · NX030
NX590 · NX030
NX400 · NX030
NX400 · NX030
NX541 · NX030Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, while a train costs an average of €95.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€30 Average price Cheapest | €95 Average price | €54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Portsmouth:
A bus is €65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Portsmouth costing on average €95.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
Tickets start at around €30 compared to roughly €54 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €24. The journey takes 5h 49m versus 2h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:33PM | Duration 6h53 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 12:33AM | Duration 6h48 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 01:18AM | Duration 6h38 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 02:18AM | Duration 6h38 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €28 |
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Portsmouth buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX410 · NX030 | 10:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 7h15 | 5:50 PM Portsmouth, University | 1 transfer | |
NX410 · NX030 | 10:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 7h00 | 5:35 PM Portsmouth, International Port | 1 transfer | |
NX410 · NX030 | 10:35 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 7h10 | 5:45 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX400 · NX030 | 11:55 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 7h25 | 7:20 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX400 · NX030 | 11:55 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 7h30 | 7:25 PM Portsmouth, University | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX030 | 1:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h30 | 8:25 PM Portsmouth, International Port | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX030 | 1:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h45 | 8:40 PM Portsmouth, University | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX030 | 1:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h40 | 8:35 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX030 | 2:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h55 | 9:50 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX030 | 2:55 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 7h00 | 9:55 PM Portsmouth, University | 1 transfer | |
NX590 · NX030 | 5:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h00 | 11:00 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX590 · NX030 | 5:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h05 | 11:05 PM Portsmouth, University | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX030 | 5:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 7h00 | 12:30 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX030 | 5:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 7h03 | 12:33 AM Portsmouth, University | 1 transfer | |
NX400 · NX030 | 7:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h38 | 2:18 AM Portsmouth, University | 1 transfer | |
NX400 · NX030 | 7:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h35 | 2:15 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
NX422 · NX030 | 3:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 7h20 | 10:45 AM Portsmouth, University | 1 transfer | |
NX422 · NX030 | 3:25 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 7h15 | 10:40 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX400 · NX030 | 6:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h15 | 12:15 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX400 · NX030 | 6:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h20 | 12:20 PM Portsmouth, University | 1 transfer | |
NX400 · NX030 | 6:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h05 | 12:05 PM Portsmouth, International Port | 1 transfer | |
NX400 · NX030 | 7:15 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h45 | 2:00 PM Portsmouth, University | 1 transfer | |
NX400 · NX030 | 7:15 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h40 | 1:55 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX030 | 8:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h30 | 3:00 PM Portsmouth, University | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX030 | 8:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h15 | 2:45 PM Portsmouth, International Port | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX030 | 8:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h25 | 2:55 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Birmingham to Portsmouth run on average 25 times per day, taking around 5h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:25, the last at 23:26. The fastest bus covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 25 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 2:25 AM |
Last bus 11:26 PM |
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Discover the best of Portsmouth — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Portsmouth trip today.
World-class museum housing Henry VIII's raised flagship. See the preserved Tudor warship and immersive galleries on life aboard.
Museum dedicated to HMS Victory and Nelson's navy. Learn about the Battle of Trafalgar and life in the age of sail.
Historic ironclad from 1860 that changed naval warfare. Explore decks, engine spaces and displays in the Historic Dockyard.
Historic harbourfront quarter with cobbled lanes, old pubs, sea walls and major naval attractions. Ideal for first-time visitors on foot.
Atmospheric old quarter with narrow streets, Georgian houses and waterfront views. Great for history, churches and a quieter local feel.
Lively seafront district known for beach walks, gardens, castle and independent venues. A classic area for promenade views and relaxation.
A Portsmouth classic of battered cod or haddock with chips, tied to the city’s long naval and seafaring tradition and best eaten fresh by the waterfront.
Fresh crab landed on the south coast, often served simply in sandwiches or salads. It reflects Portsmouth’s harbour access and strong seafood culture.
Portsmouth sits by rich oyster waters, and oysters are a traditional local treat served raw or dressed, prized for their fresh, briny flavour.
Refined fine dining in Southsea known for modern British tasting menus, polished service, and a special-occasion atmosphere.
Lively Southsea venue famous for fresh seafood and shellfish, offering a casual setting popular with locals and visitors.
Historic waterside pub in Old Portsmouth serving cask ales and classic British dishes with harbour views and traditional character.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels often cost less than London, while dining and local transit are mid-range for a coastal city.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Portsmouth by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Portsmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Portsmouth buses use the Birmingham, Coach Station to Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange station pair, with some services arriving at Portsmouth, University. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Portsmouth bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. ATMs are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Bus stops are wheelchair accessible.
Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurants available in the airport terminal.
Free WiFi available. ATMs are aTMs available inside the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport).
Available at Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport): Facilities accessible for disabled persons.
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange is 1 km from Portsmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café at The Hard (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.
Available at Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange: Elevators, ramps.
Portsmouth, International Port is 1 km from Portsmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Portsmouth, International Port has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café in the terminal (in the station), Fast-food outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth, International Port.
Available at Portsmouth, International Port: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth, International Port: Elevators, ramps.
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