- Must visit
The National Gallery
One of the world’s great art museums, housing major European paintings from the 13th to early 20th centuries. Ideal for first-time visitors and a clear priority for classic art lovers.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Portsmouth to London Heathrow Airport 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 Heathrow Airport will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 21 buses that leave Portsmouth for London Heathrow Airport on Sun, Jul 12, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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 Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $78 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to London Heathrow Airport:
A ferry is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portsmouth to London Heathrow Airport costing on average $30 (€25).
A ferry is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to London Heathrow Airport costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to London Heathrow Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 25m.
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€25) compared to roughly $42 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 4h 49m versus 1h 19m 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 02:20AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to London Heathrow Airport buses for tomorrow, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX030 · NXN40 | Delayed 9:50 AM 3:20 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h05 | 5:25 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX030 | Delayed 9:50 AM 3:20 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h25 | 1:45 PM 1:45 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | Delayed 9:50 AM 3:20 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h40 | 11:40 AM 11:40 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | Delayed 9:50 AM 6:05 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h25 | 1:45 PM 1:45 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 · NX240 | Delayed 9:50 AM 6:05 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h50 | 8:55 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX030 | Delayed 9:50 AM 6:05 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h45 | 11:40 AM 11:40 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | Delayed 9:50 AM 8:30 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h25 | 1:45 PM 1:45 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | Delayed 9:50 AM 8:30 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h45 | 11:40 AM 11:40 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 · NX230 | Delayed 9:50 AM 8:30 AMPortsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h40 | 11:10 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX030 | Delayed 10:50 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h30 | 1:45 PM 1:45 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 · NX230 | On time 10:50 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h20 | 1:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX030 | On time 10:50 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h50 | 12:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | On time 1:50 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h50 | 3:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | On time 1:50 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h30 | 3:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 · NX230 | On time 1:50 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h50 | 5:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX030 | On time 4:55 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h50 | 6:45 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 · NX230 | On time 4:55 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h35 | 7:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX030 | On time 4:55 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h30 | 6:25 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | On time 8:10 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h45 | 9:55 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 · NXN40 | On time 8:10 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 4h15 | 12:25 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX030 | On time 8:10 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h25 | 9:35 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Portsmouth to London Heathrow Airport run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 20:10. The fastest bus covers the 54 miles (87 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 2:20 AM |
Last bus 8:10 PM |
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