Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
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
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.
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.
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NX030Omio 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
| 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 + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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.
Other travel options to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 12m.
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.
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.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX030 | 8:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 10:50 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 8:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 10:55 Portsmouth, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 12:15 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 12:25 Southsea, Clarence Esplanade | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 12:20 Portsmouth, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 14:25 Portsmouth, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 14:20 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 16:00 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h35 | 16:05 Portsmouth, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 16:10 Southsea, Clarence Esplanade | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 18:35 Portsmouth, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h30 | 18:30 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h50 | 19:50 Southsea, Clarence Esplanade | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h45 | 19:45 Portsmouth, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h40 | 19:40 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h55 | 21:25 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h00 | 21:30 Portsmouth, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h00 | 22:30 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 22:35 Portsmouth, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h30 | 0:30 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h33 | 0:33 Portsmouth, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h19 | 2:18 Portsmouth, University | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h16 | 2:15 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
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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.
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 |
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