The cheapest and fastest coaches from Portsmouth to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 23 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Portsmouth to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to London Heathrow Airport will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 3 buses that leave Portsmouth for London Heathrow Airport every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 87 km distance in an average of 4 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 40 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.
20:101h45Portsmouth21:55London Heathrow Airport£201One-way0 changes
19:101h45Portsmouth20:55London Heathrow Airport£271One-way0 changes
18:259h40Portsmouth4:05London Heathrow Airport£281One-way0 changes
20:101h45Portsmouth21:55London Heathrow Airport£201One-way0 changes
19:101h45Portsmouth20:55London Heathrow Airport£271One-way0 changes
18:259h40Portsmouth4:05London Heathrow Airport£281One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and ferry for Portsmouth to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 87 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
£22 Average Price | £57 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Portsmouth to London Heathrow Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to London Heathrow Airport coaches for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX030 | 5:35 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h45 | 7:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 5:35 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h25 | 7:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 · NX240 | 5:35 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h20 | 8:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
NX030 | 9:20 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h50 | 11:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 9:20 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h30 | 10:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 12:55 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h30 | 14:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 · NX240 | 12:55 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h05 | 16:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
NX030 | 12:55 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h50 | 14:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 16:10 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h35 | 17:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 · NX230 | 16:10 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h20 | 19:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
NX030 | 16:10 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h55 | 18:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 · NXN40 | 20:10 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 4h15 | 0:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
NX030 | 20:10 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h45 | 21:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX030 | 20:10 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 1h25 | 21:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Portsmouth to London Heathrow Airport coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus to find the best option for your trip from Portsmouth to London Heathrow Airport.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to London Heathrow Airport
Buses from Portsmouth to London Heathrow Airport run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:20, the last at 20:10. The fastest coach covers the 87 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 87 km |
Average bus duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 2:20 |
Last bus 20:10 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Portsmouth to London Heathrow AirportYou can travel by bus between Portsmouth to London Heathrow Airport with National Express, Megabus for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Portsmouth to London Heathrow Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth to London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and London Heathrow Airport
Most Portsmouth to London Heathrow Airport buses use the Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Portsmouth and London Heathrow Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange from Portsmouth city centre
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange is 1 km from Portsmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange bus station facilities and services
Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café at The Hard (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Portsmouth, International Port from Portsmouth city centre
Portsmouth, International Port is 1 km from Portsmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Portsmouth, International Port bus station facilities and services
Portsmouth, International Port has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café in the terminal (in the station), Fast-food outlet (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth, International Port.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Portsmouth, International Port: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth, International Port: Elevators, ramps.
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