Portsmouth to Southampton bus

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Cheap coach tickets from Portsmouth to Southampton

Showing times and prices for 16 Jan

Cheapest

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

National Express
15:151h20
Portsmouth
16:35Southampton
£81One-way
0 changes
National Express
09:271h03
Portsmouth
10:30Southampton
£81One-way
0 changes
National Express
13:171h08
Portsmouth
14:25Southampton
£81One-way
0 changes
National Express
15:251h10
Portsmouth
16:35Southampton
£91One-way
0 changes
Megabus
16:050h55
Portsmouth
17:00Southampton
£101One-way
0 changes

Portsmouth to Southampton bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday 16 January
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
National ExpressNational Express15:15 Portsmouth1h20 16:35 Southampton0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus16:05 Portsmouth0h55 17:00 Southampton0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express15:25 Portsmouth1h10 16:35 Southampton0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express13:17 Portsmouth1h08 14:25 Southampton0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express09:27 Portsmouth1h03 10:30 Southampton0 changesDirect

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Bus times from Portsmouth to Southampton

Showing times and prices for 16 Jan

Fastest Journey

55 m

Average

1 h 7 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

25 km

Of the 5 buses that leave Portsmouth for Southampton every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Megabus
16:050h55
Portsmouth
17:00Southampton
£101One-way
0 changes
National Express
09:271h03
Portsmouth
10:30Southampton
£81One-way
0 changes
National Express
13:171h08
Portsmouth
14:25Southampton
£81One-way
0 changes
National Express
15:251h10
Portsmouth
16:35Southampton
£91One-way
0 changes
National Express
15:151h20
Portsmouth
16:35Southampton
£81One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to Southampton

Buses from Portsmouth to Southampton run on average 11 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 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
24 km
Average bus duration
54m
Cheapest ticket price
£6
Buses per day
11
Direct buses
11
Bus providers
2
Fastest bus
40m
First bus
00:02
Last bus
23:51
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

Coach companies: National Express, Megabus and Great Western Rail Portsmouth to Southampton

Buy your official National Express, Megabus and Great Western Rail coach tickets to Southampton from Portsmouth from £6 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from Portsmouth to Southampton, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Portsmouth to Southampton coach information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 58 min
  • Cheapest Price: £6
  • National Express frequency: 8 a day

Buses from Portsmouth to Southampton

The most convenient bus service from Portsmouth to Southampton is operated by National Express coach service. National Express provide a frequent service with coaches running at least once an hour throughout the day and at least once every two hours though the night. Fastest journey time on buses from Portsmouth to Southampton is just 40 minutes with some coaches taking just over an hour. Coaches depart from Portsmouth Coach Station and arrive in Southampton Coach Station, which is located in the centre of the town, close to Southampton Central Railway Station, making onward travel simple.

FAQs: Portsmouth to Southampton coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Portsmouth to Southampton 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 Portsmouth to Southampton.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Portsmouth to Southampton can start from as little as £6 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Portsmouth to Southampton is £12; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Portsmouth to Southampton coach time is 40 min   covering the 15 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Portsmouth to Southampton leaves at 00: 02. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Portsmouth to Southampton leaves at 23: 51.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Portsmouth to Southampton without having to change trains with Megabus. There are 15 direct coaches from Portsmouth to Southampton each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best Portsmouth to Southampton coach to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express or Megabus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Southampton from Portsmouth to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Portsmouth, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth, International Port and Portsmouth, University. When arriving in Southampton, you can end your journey in coach stations like Southampton Airport Parkway, Southampton, Coach Station and Southampton, East Park Terrace (Sonar Cinema).

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Southampton Airport Parkway, located 4.5 miles (7.2 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Southampton from Portsmouth is worth doing with a journey time of 40 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Portsmouth to Southampton is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Portsmouth to Southampton including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Southampton

Portsmouth
Southampton
The major coach station for departures in Portsmouth is Portsmouth, International Port. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Portsmouth, International Port for your trip from Portsmouth to Southampton.
Portsmouth, International PortWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
Wharf Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café in the terminal (in the station)
  • Fast-food outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Portsmouth, International Port
  • Bus: 8, 20, 700 Train: Portsmouth Harbour
Portsmouth, The Hard InterchangeWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
The Hard
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at The Hard (in the station)
  • Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available near the waiting area.
Public transport options for Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
  • Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 13, 14 Train: South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway
Portsmouth, University
The major coach station for arrivals in Southampton is Southampton, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Southampton, Coach Station for your trip to Southampton from Portsmouth.
Southampton, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
Car connection
Harbour Parade
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café Express (in the station)
  • Sandwich Bar (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available near the entrance.
Public transport options for Southampton, Coach Station
  • Bus: U1, U2, U6, X4 Train: South Western Railway
Southampton, East Park Terrace (Sonar Cinema)

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