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09:00PM1h53

London

10:53PMPortsmouth, University

€241One-way

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10:30PM1h50

London

12:20AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange

€241One-way

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11:30AM1h55

London

01:25PMPortsmouth, International Port

€241One-way

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Popular buses to and from Portsmouth

Popular buses to Portsmouth

London to Portsmouth bus

from $17

Direct buses available

1h50 average duration

Served by

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National Express
South Western Railway

Popular buses from Portsmouth

Portsmouth to Oxford bus

from $20

Direct buses available

2h45 average duration

1bus per day

Served by

Megabus
National Express

Portsmouth to Birmingham bus

from $26

Direct buses available

4h30 average duration

1bus per day

Served by

Megabus
National Express

Portsmouth to London bus

from $27

Direct buses available

14h45 average duration

Served by

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National Express
South Western Railway

Portsmouth to Manchester bus

from $32

Direct buses available

6h20 average duration

1bus per day

Served by

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National Express

How to Get to Portsmouth by Bus

The city of Portsmouth may be better known as a sea port than a central hub for people moving by land around England, but the Hard Interchange in the city offers travelers a busy bus station. Services to and from Portsmouth's Hard Interchange are operated by National Express and Megabus, with both offering services inland to London and onwards to the rest of England. First and Stagecoach South also operate buses around Portsmouth from the same bus station. Megabus offers a limited number of services from Portsmouth, which tend to be to destinations in London and destinations in the English Midlands such as Birmingham. National Express offers a more substantial range of options for those entering Portsmouth by bus, with services running from London and nearby Bristol. Other connections include a service from Birkenhead and one from the Yorkshire city of Bradford.

About Portsmouth

The historic dockside sits just a short walk from The Hard Interchange, which is named after the area of beach with hard enough ground for sailors to moor their boats on. Many visitors arrive in Portsmouth with the long history of maritime achievement on their minds, with the historic Mary Rose and HMS Victory housed in a dry dock in the city. When hunting down the local nightlife and shopping options, Gunwharf Quays is always a popular option with the newly constructed Spinnaker Tower the centre piece of the new development. Music has always played a big part in the history of the city, from the sea shanties sung by sailors to the many established music venues that can be found, which includes the iconic Wedgewood Rooms. Sports fans can spend some time enjoying professional football at the historic Fratton Park ground that was opened in 1898 with its world famous mock Tudor entrance.

Bus companies: Megabus, National Express and South Western Railway to Portsmouth

Travel to Portsmouth on Megabus, National Express and South Western Railway buses with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

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 to Portsmouth, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

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.

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