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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham to Portsmouth

Showing times and prices for 25 Apr

Cheapest price

£20

Average price

£30

Fastest journey

4 h 40 m

Average duration

6 h 22 m

Buses per day

Distance

195 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham to Portsmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham to Portsmouth will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.

Fast coaches

Of the 5 buses that leave Birmingham for Portsmouth every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 195 km distance in an average of 6 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .

The slowest buses will take 7 h 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.

06:357h10

Birmingham

13:45Portsmouth

£201One-way

0 changes

05:207h00

Birmingham

12:20Portsmouth

£291One-way

0 changes

14:157h15

Birmingham

21:30Portsmouth

£311One-way

0 changes

16:554h40

Birmingham

21:35Portsmouth

£321One-way

0 changes

17:156h48

Birmingham

00:03Portsmouth

£361One-way

0 changes

Live departures

Birmingham to Portsmouth bus times

Showing buses for today, Thursday 24 April

Last updated at 17:45

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
NX422 · NX030	Delayed 02:25 02:25Birmingham, Coach Station	7h25	17:35 17:35Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange	1 change
NX422 · NX030	Delayed 02:25 02:25Birmingham, Coach Station	7h30	09:55 Portsmouth, University	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Portsmouth

United Kingdom

Buses from Birmingham to Portsmouth run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

195 km

Average bus duration

6h 36m

Cheapest ticket price

£13

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

4h 40m

First bus

03:25

Last bus

19:45

Price information

Coach companies: National Express and Megabus Birmingham to Portsmouth

Buy your official National Express and Megabus coach tickets from Birmingham to Portsmouth from £7 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

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

National Express from Birmingham to Portsmouth coach information:

Average Duration: 5 h 38 min
Cheapest Price: £19
National Express frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Birmingham to Portsmouth coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Portsmouth.

Cheap coach tickets from Birmingham to Portsmouth can start from as little as £13 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Birmingham to Portsmouth is £28; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Birmingham to Portsmouth coach travel time is 4 h 40 min for the 121 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Birmingham to Portsmouth leaves at 03: 25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Birmingham to Portsmouth leaves at 19: 45.

There are 16 coaches a day from Birmingham to Portsmouth which require at least one change with Megabus or National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

Take the Birmingham to Portsmouth coach with Megabus or National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip between Birmingham and Portsmouth as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Birmingham, Brunel Street, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Portsmouth from Birmingham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 40 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from Birmingham to Portsmouth is October.

You have options as you can travel from Birmingham to Portsmouth 2 different ways: train or coach.

No, the coach from Birmingham to Portsmouth has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Birmingham to Portsmouth.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Birmingham to Portsmouth.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Birmingham to Portsmouth, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Birmingham to Portsmouth.

No, luggage for the coach from Birmingham to Portsmouth needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Birmingham to Portsmouth.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Birmingham to Portsmouth.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Birmingham to Portsmouth.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Birmingham to Portsmouth.

Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Portsmouth

Birmingham

Portsmouth

The major coach station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham, Brunel Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham, Brunel Street for your trip from Birmingham to Portsmouth.

Birmingham, Brunel Street