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Cheap coach tickets from London to Portsmouth

Showing times and prices for 15 Dec

Cheapest

£7

Average

£8

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

Cheapest

21:302h29

London, Victoria Coach Station

23:59Portsmouth

£71One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

21:302h33

London, Victoria Coach Station

00:03Portsmouth, University

£71One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

23:592h19

London, Victoria Coach Station

02:18Portsmouth, University

£71One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

23:592h16

London, Victoria Coach Station

02:15Portsmouth

£71One-way

0 changes

2nd Cheapest

10:002h20

London, Victoria Coach Station

12:20Southsea, Clarence Esplanade

£111One-way

0 changes

London to Portsmouth bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday 15 December

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	08:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h40	11:10 Portsmouth, University	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	08:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h35	11:05 Portsmouth	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h15	12:15 Portsmouth, University	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h10	12:10 Portsmouth	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h20	12:20 Southsea, Clarence Esplanade	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h45	13:45 Portsmouth	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h50	13:50 Portsmouth, University	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h15	14:45 Portsmouth	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h20	14:50 Portsmouth, University	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h25	14:55 Southsea, Clarence Esplanade	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h55	16:25 Portsmouth, University	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h50	16:20 Portsmouth	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h25	17:25 Southsea, Clarence Esplanade	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h15	17:15 Portsmouth	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h20	17:20 Portsmouth, University	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h50	18:50 Portsmouth, University	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h45	18:45 Portsmouth	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	17:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h25	19:55 Portsmouth, University	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	17:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h30	20:00 Southsea, Clarence Esplanade	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	17:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h20	19:50 Portsmouth	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h45	21:15 Portsmouth	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h50	21:20 Portsmouth, University	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h00	22:30 Portsmouth	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h05	22:35 Portsmouth, University	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h29	23:59 Portsmouth	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h33	00:03 Portsmouth, University	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h19	02:18 Portsmouth, University	0 changesDirect
National Express NX030 National Express \| NX030	23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station	2h16	02:15 Portsmouth	0 changesDirect
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Bus times from London to Portsmouth

Showing times and prices for 15 Dec

Fastest Journey

2 h

Average

2 h 28 m

Buses per day

Distance

104 km

Of the 28 buses that leave London for Portsmouth every day 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

20:302h00

London, Victoria Coach Station

22:30Portsmouth

£151One-way

0 changes

2nd Fastest

20:302h05

London, Victoria Coach Station

22:35Portsmouth, University

£151One-way

0 changes

10:002h10

London, Victoria Coach Station

12:10Portsmouth

£121One-way

0 changes

12:302h15

London, Victoria Coach Station

14:45Portsmouth

£151One-way

0 changes

10:002h15

London, Victoria Coach Station

12:15Portsmouth, University

£121One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Portsmouth

Buses from London to Portsmouth run on average 37 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 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

103 km

Average bus duration

2h 26m

Cheapest ticket price

£5

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

1h 53m

First bus

00:08

Last bus

23:56

Price information

Coach companies: National Express, South Western Railway and Megabus London to Portsmouth

Travel to Portsmouth from London from £5 with Omio’s coach partners National Express, South Western Railway and Megabus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London - Portsmouth coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Coach information from London to Portsmouth with National Express:

Average Duration: 1 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: £5
National Express frequency: 12 a day

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

London to Portsmouth coach information with South Western Railway:

Average Duration: 1 h 27 min
Cheapest Price: £8
South Western Railway frequency: 40 a day

Buses from London to Portsmouth

Getting buses from London to Portsmouth is easy thanks to National Express, who provide a service with one change from London Victoria Coach Station to Portsmouth Bus and Coach Station at The Hard in Portsmouth. Journeys take anything from 1 hour 45 minutes to up to 4 hours 25 minutes, depending on connecting coaches and traffic conditions. The change during the journey is at Heathrow Airport where passengers have plenty of time to board the next bus. The first coach departs from London around 5:00 a.m and the last service is around midnight. During the daytime, services are at least every hour and more frequently at peak times.

FAQs: London to Portsmouth coach

FAQs: Take the bus from London 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 London to Portsmouth.

Cheap coach tickets from London to Portsmouth can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Portsmouth is £11; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Portsmouth coach time is 1 h 53 min covering the 64 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from London to Portsmouth leaves at 00: 08. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from London to Portsmouth leaves at 23: 56.

Yes, there are 31 direct coaches a day from London to Portsmouth with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

When taking a coach from London to Portsmouth, you can count on National Express or Megabus for the best way to get you to Portsmouth. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London and Portsmouth and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

When departing from London, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including London, Victoria Coach Station, Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4. When arriving in Portsmouth, you can end your trip in coach stations like Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth, International Port, Portsmouth, University and Portsmouth, Queen St (Stop P).

Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 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 day trip to Portsmouth from London is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 53 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from London to Portsmouth by coach is November.

You have options as you can travel between London and Portsmouth 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in London and Portsmouth

London

Portsmouth

The major coach station for departures in London is London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 for your trip from London to Portsmouth.

London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 Wifi