The cheapest and fastest coaches from Horley to Portsmouth
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Horley to Portsmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Horley to Portsmouth will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 24 buses that leave Horley for Portsmouth every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 77 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 10 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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Compare train and coach for Horley to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Horley to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. 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 coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 77 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price |
2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Horley to Portsmouth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Horley to Portsmouth coaches for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX230 · NX030 | 06:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h20 | 10:55 Portsmouth, University | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX030 | 06:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h05 | 10:55 Portsmouth, University | 1 change | |
NX206 | 07:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h10 | 09:40 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX206 | 10:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h55 | 11:55 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX030 | Delayed 17:30 11:10London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h15 | 14:25 Portsmouth, University | 1 change | |
NX206 | 13:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h55 | 14:55 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX030 | Delayed 17:30 15:00London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h35 | 18:35 Portsmouth, University | 1 change | |
NX206 | 17:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h10 | 19:20 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX201 · NX030 | On time 18:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h15 | 21:25 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1 change | |
NX201 · NX030 | 18:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h20 | 21:30 Portsmouth, University | 1 change | |
NX201 · NX030 | 18:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h05 | 21:30 Portsmouth, University | 1 change | |
NX206 | 19:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h50 | 21:35 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX030 | On time 21:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h10 | 00:30 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX030 | 21:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h13 | 00:33 Portsmouth, University | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX030 | 21:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 2h58 | 00:33 Portsmouth, University | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX030 | 22:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h28 | 02:18 Portsmouth, University | 1 change | |
NX201 · NX030 | 22:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h28 | 02:18 Portsmouth, University | 1 change | |
NX206 | 23:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1h50 | 00:50 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX030 | 23:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h13 | 02:18 Portsmouth, University | 1 change | |
NX201 · NX030 | 23:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 3h13 | 02:18 Portsmouth, University | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Horley to Portsmouth
Buses from Horley to Portsmouth run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:58, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 77 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 77 km |
Average bus duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 01:58 |
Last bus 23:45 |
FAQs: Horley to Portsmouth coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Horley 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.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Horley and Portsmouth
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at The Hard (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 13, 14 Train: South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the terminal (in the station)
- Fast-food outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 20, 700 Train: Portsmouth Harbour
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