Cardiff to Portsmouth bus

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Cheap bus tickets from Cardiff to Portsmouth

Showing times and prices for Oct 07

Cheapest

$42

Average

$48

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

Cheapest

07:43AM7h12

Cardiff

02:55PMSouthsea, Clarence Esplanade

$421One-way

1 transfer

Cheapest

10:13AM7h12

Cardiff

05:25PMSouthsea, Clarence Esplanade

$421One-way

1 transfer

2nd Cheapest

12:28PM7h47

Cardiff

08:15PMSouthsea, Clarence Esplanade

$501One-way

1 transfer

03:25AM8h55

Cardiff

12:20PMSouthsea, Clarence Esplanade

$581One-way

1 transfer

Cardiff to Portsmouth bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday, October 7

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
National Express	03:25AM Cardiff	8h55	12:20PM Southsea, Clarence Esplanade	1 transfer
National Express	07:43AM Cardiff	7h12	02:55PM Southsea, Clarence Esplanade	1 transfer
National Express	10:13AM Cardiff	7h12	05:25PM Southsea, Clarence Esplanade	1 transfer
National Express	12:28PM Cardiff	7h47	08:15PM Southsea, Clarence Esplanade	1 transfer
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Bus times from Cardiff to Portsmouth

Showing times and prices for Oct 07

Fastest Journey

7 h 12 m

Average

7 h 46 m

Buses per day

Distance

164 km

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

Fastest

07:43AM7h12

Cardiff

02:55PMSouthsea, Clarence Esplanade

$421One-way

1 transfer

Fastest

10:13AM7h12

Cardiff

05:25PMSouthsea, Clarence Esplanade

$421One-way

1 transfer

2nd Fastest

12:28PM7h47

Cardiff

08:15PMSouthsea, Clarence Esplanade

$501One-way

1 transfer

03:25AM8h55

Cardiff

12:20PMSouthsea, Clarence Esplanade

$581One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Portsmouth

Distance	102 miles (164 km)
Average bus duration	6 h 5 min
Average bus ticket price	$35 (€30)
Direct bus	No
Bus companies	National Express

Buses from Cardiff to Portsmouth cover the 102 miles (164 km) long trip taking on average 6 h 5 min with our travel partners like National Express. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $15 (€13), but the average price of bus tickets is $35 (€30).

Bus providers: National Express from Cardiff to Portsmouth

Travel from Cardiff to Portsmouth from $18 (€15) with Omio’s bus partners National Express! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Cardiff - Portsmouth bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Bus information from Cardiff to Portsmouth with National Express:

Average Duration: 6 h 22 min
Cheapest Price: $18

FAQs: Bus from Cardiff to Portsmouth

FAQs: Take the bus from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Portsmouth.

Cheap bus tickets from Cardiff to Portsmouth can start from as little as $15 (€13) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cardiff to Portsmouth is $35 (€30); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cardiff to Portsmouth bus travel time is 6 h 5 min for the 102 mile (164 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Cardiff to Portsmouth leaves at 5: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Cardiff to Portsmouth leaves at 6: 23 PM.

For the best Cardiff to Portsmouth bus to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible bus providers with services between Cardiff and Portsmouth to compare what amenities they may offer.

The cheapest month to travel from Cardiff to Portsmouth by bus is July.

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