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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Portsmouth

Showing times and prices for 02 Mar

Cheapest price

£5

Average price

£14

Fastest journey

2 h

Average duration

2 h 8 m

Buses per day

28

Distance

104 km

Cheap tickets

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.

The average ticket from London to Portsmouth will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.

Fast coaches

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.

These direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .

The slowest buses will take 2 h 15 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
23:592h19
London, Victoria Coach Station
02:18Portsmouth, University
£51One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX030
10:002h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:20Portsmouth, University
£61One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX030
22:002h33
London, Victoria Coach Station
00:33Portsmouth, University
£61One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX030
13:303h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
16:30Portsmouth, University
£61One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX030
11:003h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
14:00Portsmouth, University
£61One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for London to Portsmouth

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. 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 £5, and a train costs an average of £10.

Distance: 104 km

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£14

Average Price

Cheapest

£31

Average Price

3h 58m

Average total duration

3h 28m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 28m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 58m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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Live departures

London to Portsmouth bus times

The table below shows live departures for London to Portsmouth coaches for today, Sunday 1 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 17:19
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_express22:00 London
2h30
00:30 Portsmouth0 changesdirect
national_express23:59 London
2h16
02:15 Portsmouth0 changesdirect
Monday 2 March
national_expressNX03008:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h50
10:50 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange0 changesdirect
national_expressNX030
Delayed
12:30 08:00London, Victoria Coach Station
2h55
15:09 15:09Portsmouth, University
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX03010:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h05
12:05 Portsmouth, International Port0 changesdirect
national_expressNX030
Delayed
12:30 10:00London, Victoria Coach Station
2h20
15:09 15:09Portsmouth, University
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX03010:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h15
12:15 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange0 changesdirect
national_expressNX03011:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h55
13:55 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange0 changesdirect
national_expressNX030
Delayed
12:30 11:00London, Victoria Coach Station
3h00
15:09 15:09Portsmouth, University
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX03012:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h15
14:45 Portsmouth, International Port0 changesdirect
national_expressNX030
Delayed
12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h30
15:09 15:09Portsmouth, University
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX03012:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h25
14:55 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange0 changesdirect
national_expressNX03013:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h55
16:25 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange0 changesdirect
national_expressNX030
On time
13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h00
16:30 Portsmouth, University
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX03015:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h25
17:25 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange0 changesdirect
national_expressNX030
On time
15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h30
17:30 Portsmouth, University
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX03015:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h15
17:15 Portsmouth, International Port0 changesdirect
national_expressNX030
On time
16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h25
19:25 Portsmouth, University
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX03016:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h20
19:20 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange0 changesdirect
national_expressNX030
On time
18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h40
20:40 Portsmouth, University
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX030
On time
19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h55
21:55 Portsmouth, University
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX030
On time
21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h05
23:05 Portsmouth, University
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX030
On time
22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h33
00:33 Portsmouth, University
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX030
On time
23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h19
02:18 Portsmouth, University
0 changesdirect

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National Express as well as Megabus offer coaches services from London to Portsmouth.
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Portsmouth

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Buses from London to Portsmouth run on average 25 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.

There are 24 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest coach covers the 104 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
104 km
Average bus duration
3h 28m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Buses per day
25
Direct buses
24
Fastest bus
2h 0m
First bus
00:01
Last bus
23:56
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, Megabus from London to PortsmouthYou can travel by bus between London to Portsmouth with National Express, Megabus for as low as £5. 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
2h 0m
Cheapest Price
£5
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.

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 37m
Cheapest Price
£45
Megabus frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
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).
Additional luggage
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.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

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

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 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 £14; 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 to Portsmouth is 2h 0m to travel the 104 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 to Portsmouth leaves at 0:01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from London to Portsmouth leaves at 23:56.
Yes, there are 24 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, 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 route from including London, Victoria Coach Station, London, York Road (London Eye), London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, London, Wandsworth, London, Baker Street Station, London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road, London, Gloucester Place (Baker Street Station), London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station), London, Elephant and Castle, London, Golders Green Station, London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G), London, Lewisham, London, Eltham, London, Tottenham Hale Bus Station, London, Lithos Road, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), London, Kingsland Road / Middleton Road, London, Walworth, London, St John's Wood, London, Mile End / Aberavon Rd, London, Marble Arch, London, New Cross Gate, London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station, London, Shoreditch High St / Bethnal Green Road (Stop L), London, Whitechapel Station Royal London Hospital (Stop B), London, Bow Church Station (Stop A), London, Wembley Stadium (First Way), London, Booker Tottenham, London, Canada Square South (Canary Wharf Station) . When arriving in Portsmouth , you can end your route in coach stations like Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth, University, Portsmouth, International Port, Southsea, Clarence Esplanade, Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University), Victorious Festival.Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2 away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange, located 1 away from the city centre.
A trip to Portsmouth from London 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 to Portsmouth is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Portsmouth including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London to Portsmouth:
  • 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 to Portsmouth for coach company National Express, Megabus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London to Portsmouth 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 to Portsmouth.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London to Portsmouth:
  • 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 to Portsmouth:
  • 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 to Portsmouth.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from London to Portsmouth with the following coach company: National Express, Megabus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London to Portsmouth with the following coach company: National Express, Megabus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London to Portsmouth with the following coach company: National Express, Megabus.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in London and Portsmouth

London
Portsmouth
The major coach station for departures in London is London, Victoria Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Victoria Coach Station for your trip from London to Portsmouth.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Buckingham Palace Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Victoria Coach Station
  • Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
London, York Road (London Eye)Accessibility
Amenities at bus station
AccessibilityAccessibility
information
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
carConnection
Car connection
Bath Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Caffè Nero (in the station)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
  • Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly

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