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Cheap bus tickets from London to Portsmouth

Showing times and prices for Dec 03

Cheapest

$29

Average

$29

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.

01:30PM2h05

London

03:35PMPortsmouth, University

$291One-way

0 transfers

11:59PM2h16

London

02:15AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange

$291One-way

0 transfers

10:30PM1h53

London

12:23AMPortsmouth, University

$291One-way

0 transfers

09:30AM1h55

London

11:25AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange

$291One-way

0 transfers

10:30AM2h10

London

12:40PMPortsmouth, University

$291One-way

0 transfers

Bus schedule from London to Portsmouth

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday, December 3

National Express

05:00AM4h25

London

09:25AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange

1 transfer

National Express

05:00AM4h30

London

09:30AMPortsmouth, University

1 transfer

National Express

07:00AM4h30

London

11:30AMPortsmouth, International Port

1 transfer

National Express

08:30AM2h00

London

10:30AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange

0 transfers

National Express

08:30AM2h05

London

10:35AMPortsmouth, University

0 transfers

National Express

09:30AM1h55

London

11:25AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange

0 transfers

National Express

09:30AM2h00

London

11:30AMPortsmouth, University

0 transfers

National Express

10:30AM2h05

London

12:35PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange

0 transfers

National Express

10:30AM2h10

London

12:40PMPortsmouth, University

0 transfers

National Express

11:30AM1h55

London

01:25PMPortsmouth, International Port

0 transfers

National Express

11:30AM2h10

London

01:40PMPortsmouth, University

0 transfers

National Express

11:30AM2h05

London

01:35PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange

0 transfers

National Express

12:30PM2h10

London

02:40PMPortsmouth, University

0 transfers

National Express

12:30PM4h30

London

05:00PMPortsmouth, International Port

1 transfer

National Express

12:30PM2h05

London

02:35PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange

0 transfers

National Express

01:30PM2h00

London

03:30PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange

0 transfers

National Express

01:30PM2h05

London

03:35PMPortsmouth, University

0 transfers

National Express

02:30PM2h10

London

04:40PMPortsmouth, University

0 transfers

National Express

02:30PM2h05

London

04:35PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange

0 transfers

National Express

03:30PM1h55

London

05:25PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange

0 transfers

National Express

03:30PM2h00

London

05:30PMPortsmouth, University

0 transfers

National Express

04:30PM2h10

London

06:40PMPortsmouth, University

0 transfers

National Express

04:30PM2h05

London

06:35PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange

0 transfers

National Express

04:30PM1h55

London

06:25PMPortsmouth, International Port

0 transfers

National Express

06:30PM2h00

London

08:30PMPortsmouth, International Port

0 transfers

National Express

06:30PM2h15

London

08:45PMPortsmouth, University

0 transfers

National Express

06:30PM2h10

London

08:40PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange

0 transfers

National Express

09:00PM1h53

London

10:53PMPortsmouth, University

0 transfers

National Express

09:00PM1h50

London

10:50PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange

0 transfers

National Express

10:30PM1h50

London

12:20AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange

0 transfers

National Express

10:30PM1h53

London

12:23AMPortsmouth, University

0 transfers

National Express

11:59PM2h19

London

02:18AMPortsmouth, University

0 transfers

National Express

11:59PM2h16

London

02:15AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange

0 transfers

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Bus times from London to Portsmouth

Showing times and prices for Dec 03

Fastest Journey

1 h 50 m

Average

2 h 20 m

Buses per day

Distance

104 km

Of the 33 buses that leave London for Portsmouth every day 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

10:30PM1h50

London

12:20AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange

$281One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

09:00PM1h50

London

10:50PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange

$281One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

09:00PM1h53

London

10:53PMPortsmouth, University

$281One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

10:30PM1h53

London

12:23AMPortsmouth, University

$281One-way

0 transfers

03:30PM1h55

London

05:25PMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange

$361One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from London to Portsmouth

Distance	64 miles (103 km)
Average bus duration	1 h 53 min
Average bus ticket price	$23 (€20)
Direct bus	Yes
Bus companies	Bus, National Express or South Western Railway

Buses from London to Portsmouth cover the 64 miles (103 km) long trip taking on average 1 h 53 min with our travel partners like Bus, National Express or South Western Railway. There are direct bus services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $23 (€20), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $23 (€20). Travelers depart most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Portsmouth, International Port.

Bus providers: National Express and South Western Railway from London to Portsmouth

Travel from London to Portsmouth from $23 (€20) with Omio’s bus partners National Express and South Western Railway! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from London to Portsmouth, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Cheapest Price: $23

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

FAQs: Take the bus from London 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 London to Portsmouth.

Cheap bus tickets from London to Portsmouth can start from as little as $23 (€20) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London to Portsmouth is $23 (€20); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Portsmouth bus time is 1 h 53 min covering the 64 mile (103 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from London to Portsmouth leaves at 7: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from London to Portsmouth leaves at 10: 59 PM.

Take the London to Portsmouth bus with Bus, National Express or South Western Railway. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the trip to Portsmouth from London as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from London, you have various bus station options to start your route from including London, Victoria Coach Station, Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station. When arriving in Portsmouth, you can end your journey in bus stations like Portsmouth, International Port, Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and Portsmouth, University.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Portsmouth, International Port, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Portsmouth from London is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 53 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from London to Portsmouth by bus is November.

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