- Must visit
The British Museum
One of the world's great museums, known for its vast collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Asia, and the Middle East. A London essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Portsmouth to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to London will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 18 buses that leave Portsmouth for London on Thu, May 28, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 2 h 25 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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NX030Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to London 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 2h 11m. 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 $18.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Portsmouth to London:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to London costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 17m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $46 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€22). The journey takes 3h 17m versus 2h 3m 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 National Express.
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 03:20AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to London buses for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX030 | 12:55 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h30 | 3:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | 4:10 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h40 | 6:50 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | 8:10 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h20 | 10:30 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
NX030 | Delayed 10:05 AM 3:20 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h30 | 7:00 AM 7:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | 3:20 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h10 | 5:30 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | Delayed 10:05 AM 5:35 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h15 | 8:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 · NX032 | Delayed 10:05 AM 5:35 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 5h40 | 11:15 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
NX030 | 5:35 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h45 | 8:20 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | Delayed 10:05 AM 7:50 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h30 | 10:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | Delayed 10:05 AM 9:20 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h00 | 12:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 · NX032 | Delayed 10:05 AM 9:20 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h15 | 12:35 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
NX030 | 9:20 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h35 | 11:55 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | On time 11:05 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h15 | 1:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | On time 12:55 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h55 | 3:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | On time 2:55 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h25 | 5:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | On time 4:10 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h10 | 7:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | On time 6:45 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h05 | 8:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | On time 8:10 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h40 | 10:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Portsmouth to London run on average 26 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 24 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 5m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
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