London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£10

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£12

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

2 h

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

2 h 11 m

Buses on 18 Sept

28

Distance

102 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.

Fast coaches

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 28 buses from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS), including 28 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 102 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .

The slowest buses will take 2 h 19 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.

  • National ExpressNX030
    11:002h55
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    13:55Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • National ExpressNX030
    8:002h50
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    10:50Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • National ExpressNX030
    21:002h00
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    23:00Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • National ExpressNX030
    15:002h45
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    17:45Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • National ExpressNX030
    12:302h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    14:55Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
    £101One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £37.

Distance: 102 km

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Coach
Most popular
Train
Ferry
Driving

£16

Average Price

Cheapest

£37

Average Price

£21

Average Price

£33

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 6m

Average total duration

2h 36m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 23m

Average total duration

1h 53m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

34m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

2h 0m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) is a coach with an average price of £11.

This is compared to other travel options from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS):

A coach is £26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) costing on average £37.

The fastest way to travel from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 53m.

Other travel options to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Victoria (VIC) and Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £23. The journey takes 4h 12m versus 2h 0m 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.

Live departures

London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) bus times

The table below shows live departures for London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National ExpressNX0308:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h50
10:50 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX0308:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h55
10:55 Portsmouth, University0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX03010:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h15
12:15 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX03010:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h25
12:25 Southsea, Clarence Esplanade0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX03010:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h20
12:20 Portsmouth, University0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX03011:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h55
14:25 Portsmouth, University0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX03011:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h50
14:20 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX03013:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h30
16:00 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX03013:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h35
16:05 Portsmouth, University0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX03013:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h40
16:10 Southsea, Clarence Esplanade0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX03015:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h35
18:35 Portsmouth, University0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX03015:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h30
18:30 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX03017:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h50
19:50 Southsea, Clarence Esplanade0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX03017:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h45
19:45 Portsmouth, University0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX03017:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h40
19:40 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX03018:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h55
21:25 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX03018:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h00
21:30 Portsmouth, University0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX03020:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h00
22:30 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX03020:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h05
22:35 Portsmouth, University0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX03022:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h30
0:30 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX03022:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h33
0:33 Portsmouth, University0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX03023:59 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h19
2:18 Portsmouth, University0 changesdirect
National ExpressNX03023:59 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h16
2:15 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange0 changesdirect

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National Express operates all coaches services from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)

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Buses from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.

There are 21 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 14:00, the last at 16:00. The fastest coach covers the 102 km distance in 2h 0m.

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
102 km
Average bus duration
2h 36m
Cheapest ticket price
£6
Buses per day
21
Direct buses
21
Fastest bus
2h 0m
First bus
14:00
Last bus
16:00
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Mon
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 London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)You can travel by bus between London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) with National Express for as low as £6. 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 National Express Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest National Express Price
£6
National Express frequency
23 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.

What's included in each class

Compare National Express classes and the amenities included in each one.

Standard
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Power plugs

FAQs: London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 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 & Southsea (PMS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) can start from as little as £6 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) is £16; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) is 2h 0m to travel the 102 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) leaves at 14:00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) leaves at 16:00.
Yes, there are 21 direct coaches a day from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS), you can count on National Express, Megabus for the best way to get you to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS). You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London Victoria (VIC) and Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) from London Victoria (VIC) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 0m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Victoria (VIC) and Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS):
  • Megabus
    • Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) for coach company National Express, Megabus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) depends on the coach companies:
  • Megabus
    • Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
  • National Express
    • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS):
  • Megabus
    • One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS):
  • Megabus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
You can reserve your seat on the coach from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) with the following coach company: National Express, Megabus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) with the following coach company: National Express, Megabus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London Victoria (VIC) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) with the following coach company: National Express, Megabus.

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