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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Portsmouth
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Buses per day
28
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Portsmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Portsmouth will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 28 buses that leave London for Portsmouth on Fri, Dec 05, 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 05 the direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Fri, Dec 05 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price |
4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
London to Portsmouth Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 01:12AM | Arrival Time 07:23AM | Duration 6h11 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 2h16 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Live departures
London to Portsmouth bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Portsmouth buses for today, Thursday, December 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX030 | On time 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 10:55 AM Portsmouth, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 | On time 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 10:50 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 12:05 PM Portsmouth, International Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 | On time 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 12:15 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 | On time 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 12:20 PM Portsmouth, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 | On time 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 2:25 PM Portsmouth, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 | On time 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 2:20 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 | On time 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 4:00 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 | 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 3:50 PM Portsmouth, International Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 | On time 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 4:05 PM Portsmouth, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 | On time 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 6:30 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 | On time 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 6:35 PM Portsmouth, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 | On time 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 7:40 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 | On time 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 7:45 PM Portsmouth, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 7:30 PM Portsmouth, International Port | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 | On time 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 9:30 PM Portsmouth, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 | On time 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 9:25 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 | On time 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h00 | 10:30 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 | On time 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 10:35 PM Portsmouth, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 | On time 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 12:30 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 | On time 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h33 | 12:33 AM Portsmouth, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 | On time 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h16 | 2:15 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX030 | On time 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h19 | 2:18 AM Portsmouth, University | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Portsmouth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London to Portsmouth run on average 24 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:56 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from London to PortsmouthYou can travel by bus between London to Portsmouth with National Express, Megabus for as low as $8 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses From London to Portsmouth: Journey Details
Buses in the United Kingdom are an affordable way to travel between cities, with a number of bus companies offering both domestic and international routes. Portsmouth lies in Hampshire around 120 kilometres southwest of London and the city is easily reached by frequent coach services. National Express operates 16 services each day with buses departing every hour starting at 7:00 a.m. Most services are direct with one involving a change of coach at Southampton for a total journey time of 3 hours and 25 minutes. The fastest service takes just 1 hour and 45 minutes calling at Wandsworth, Hindhead, and Rudmore Roundabout in Portsmouth. Other services stop at Guildford and Portsmouth International Port.
Return buses from Portsmouth to London are also available.
Taking the Bus from London
Buses from London to Portsmouth set off from Victoria Coach Station in the heart of the city on Buckingham Palace Road. Getting there is easy from anywhere in London via the underground or extensive bus service. Victoria Train Station located around 600 metres away is on the Victoria, Circle and District tube lines. The area is also very well served by local buses which stop in the streets around the coach station or terminate at the adjacent Victoria Bus Station. Routes stopping nearby include numbers 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10, along with the night services N11 and N44.
Getting into Portsmouth by Bus
Portsmouth has long been a seafarer’s town and its maritime history is evident everywhere. Visitors can view castles, the cathedral, the celebrated Spinnaker and other sights, and browse the town’s nautical heritage at the historic dockyard. The city’s splendid harbour can be enjoyed from Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth’s prime leisure and dining centre and home to some trendy bars, stylish boutiques and tempting restaurants. Buses from London arrive at The Hard Interchange on the harbour, a short walk from Gunwharf Quays. It’s a hub for local buses operated by First and Stagecoach South, as well as ferries to the Isle of Wight.
FAQs: Bus from London to Portsmouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
When departing from London, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4. When arriving in Portsmouth, you can end your journey in bus stations like Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth, International Port and Portsmouth, University.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- 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.
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Portsmouth
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at The Hard (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 13, 14 Train: South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the terminal (in the station)
- Fast-food outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 20, 700 Train: Portsmouth Harbour
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