Durham to Portsmouth bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Durham to Portsmouth

Showing times and prices for 04 Jan

Cheapest price

£60

Average price

£61

Fastest journey

10 h 55 m

Average duration

11 h 57 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

444 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Durham to Portsmouth will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £60.

Fast coaches

To travel from Durham to Portsmouth you need to make at least one change.

National ExpressNX598 · NX030
01:1011h10
Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
12:20Portsmouth, University
£601One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX598 · NX030
01:1011h05
Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
12:15Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
£601One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX177 · NX540 · NX030
11:1513h18
Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
00:33Portsmouth, University
£611One-way
2 changes
National ExpressNX177 · NX540 · NX030
11:1513h15
Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
00:30Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
£611One-way
2 changes
National ExpressNX598 · NX030
01:1010h55
Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
12:05Portsmouth, International Port
£621One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Durham to Portsmouth

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Durham to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £62.

Distance: 444 km

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Train

£41

Average Price

Cheapest

£102

Average Price

9h 59m

Average total duration

9h 29m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 12m

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30m

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Live departures

Durham to Portsmouth bus times

The table below shows live departures for Durham to Portsmouth coaches for today, Saturday 3 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 18:46
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX598 · NX030
Delayed
04:25 01:10Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
11h10
12:20 Portsmouth, University		1 change
national_expressNX598 · NX030
Delayed
04:25 01:10Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
11h05
12:15 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange		1 change
national_expressNX598 · NX030
Delayed
04:25 01:10Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
10h55
12:05 Portsmouth, International Port		1 change
Sunday 4 January
national_expressNX598 · NX03001:10 Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
11h10
12:20 Portsmouth, University1 change
national_expressNX598 · NX030
Delayed
01:10 Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
11h05
13:40 13:40Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange		1 change
national_expressNX598 · NX030
On time
01:10 Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
10h55
12:05 Portsmouth, International Port		1 change
national_expressNX177 · NX540 · NX03011:15 Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
13h18
00:33 Portsmouth, University2 changes
national_expressNX177 · NX540 · NX030
On time
11:15 Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
13h15
00:30 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange		2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Durham to Portsmouth

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Buses from Durham to Portsmouth run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 00:40, the last at 18:45. The fastest coach covers the 444 km distance in 10h 10m.

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
444 km
Average bus duration
9h 29m
Cheapest ticket price
£23
Buses per day
3
Fastest bus
10h 10m
First bus
00:40
Last bus
18:45
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

Bus providers: National Express from Durham to PortsmouthYou can travel by bus between Durham to Portsmouth with National Express for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
13h 15m
Cheapest Price
£23
National Express frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
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FAQs: Durham to Portsmouth coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham to Portsmouth by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Portsmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Durham to Portsmouth can start from as little as £27 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Durham to Portsmouth is £42; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Durham to Portsmouth coach time is 9 h 50 min   covering the 275 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Durham to Portsmouth leaves at 00: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Durham to Portsmouth leaves at 23: 20.
There are 5 coaches a day from Durham to Portsmouth which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the Durham to Portsmouth coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route between Durham and Portsmouth as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
The cheapest month to travel from Durham to Portsmouth by coach is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Portsmouth from Durham including taking a train or coach.
No, the coach from Durham to Portsmouth has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Durham to Portsmouth.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Durham to Portsmouth.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Durham to Portsmouth.
    No, luggage for the coach from Durham to Portsmouth needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Durham to Portsmouth.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Durham to Portsmouth.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Durham to Portsmouth.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Durham to Portsmouth.

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    Important Stations and Airports in Durham and Portsmouth

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