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  • National Express
    21:155h03
    Oxford
    2:18Portsmouth
    £311One-way
    0 changes
  • National Express
    7:105h10
    Oxford
    12:20Portsmouth
    £351One-way
    0 changes
  • National Express
    7:255h00
    Oxford
    12:25Portsmouth
    £361One-way
    0 changes
  • National Express
    17:035h02
    Oxford
    22:05Portsmouth
    £461One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Oxford to Portsmouth

The cheapest option from Oxford to Portsmouth is train, with an average price of £36. Omio recommends booking the bus, as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Portsmouth among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

Distance: 107 km

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£36

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Cheapest option

£51

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3h 40m

Average total duration

3h 10m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 33m

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Fastest option

2h 3m

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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

Oxford to Portsmouth bus times

The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Portsmouth coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 12 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
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National Express7:10 Oxford
5h10
12:20 Portsmouth0 changesdirect
National Express7:25 Oxford
5h00
12:25 Portsmouth0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Oxford to Portsmouth coaches with Omio?

Megabus as well as National Express offer coaches services from Oxford to Portsmouth.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Oxford to Portsmouth.

Why book with Omio vs Megabus?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Megabus, but also compare tickets for the likes of National Express to find the best option for your trip from Oxford to Portsmouth.
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Megabus with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Oxford to Portsmouth.

Why book with Omio over Wanderu?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of National Express to find the best option for your trip from Oxford to Portsmouth.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Oxford to Portsmouth.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Oxford to Portsmouth

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Typically, there are 21 buses per day from Oxford to Portsmouth, including direct buses, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £25 by train.

The earliest coach runs at 03:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 107 km distance in 4h 55m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £25
Distance
107 km
Average bus duration
3h 10m
Lowest ticket price
£30
Buses per day
21
Fastest bus
4h 55m
First bus
3:05
Last bus
23:45
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
42 days
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £25

Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from Oxford to PortsmouthYou can travel by bus between Oxford to Portsmouth with Megabus, National Express for as low as £25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

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
2h 35m
Cheapest Price
£21
Megabus frequency
1 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.
Entertaiment on board

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
4h 55m
Cheapest Price
£30
National Express frequency
21 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.

FAQs: Oxford to Portsmouth coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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
The earliest coach from Oxford to Portsmouth leaves at 3:05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Oxford to Portsmouth leaves at 23:45.
There are 21 coaches a day from Oxford to Portsmouth which require at least one change with Megabus, National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Oxford to Portsmouth, you can count on Megabus, National Express for the best way to get you to Portsmouth. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Oxford and Portsmouth and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Oxford , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus 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.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange, located 1 away from the city centre.
The cheapest month for a coach from Oxford to Portsmouth is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oxford and Portsmouth including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Oxford 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 Oxford to Portsmouth for coach company Megabus, National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Oxford 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 Oxford to Portsmouth.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Oxford 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 Oxford 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 Oxford to Portsmouth.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Oxford to Portsmouth with the following coach company: Megabus, National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Oxford to Portsmouth with the following coach company: Megabus, National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Oxford to Portsmouth with the following coach company: Megabus, National Express.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Portsmouth

Most Oxford to Portsmouth buses use the Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station to Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange station pair, with some services arriving at Portsmouth, University. Use this guide to compare Oxford and Portsmouth bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Oxford
Arrival bus stations in Portsmouth

Which Oxford station do buses to Portsmouth leave from?

Buses from Oxford to Portsmouth leave from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station. The station is from Oxford city centre at Gloucester Green, Oxford OX1 2BU, United Kingdom.
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus StationGloucester Green, Oxford OX1 2BU, United KingdomWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station from Oxford city centre

Bus400, N400 · 11m · £2 · every ~19 min

Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station bus station facilities and services

Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Café Nero (in the station), The Four Candles (0.2 km), The White Rabbit (0.3 km).

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.

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