4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Portsmouth to London
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 9 m
Buses per day
28
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Portsmouth to London 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 will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 28 buses that leave Portsmouth for London every day 27 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 9 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Portsmouth to London
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to London 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 2h 0m. 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 £11.
Distance: 104 km
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price |
3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Live departures
Portsmouth to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to London coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| NX206 · NX032 | On time 00:55 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h55 | 04:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX030 | Delayed 16:30 03:05Portsmouth, University | 2h45 | 10:00 10:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | Delayed 13:50 03:20Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h30 | 10:00 10:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | Delayed 16:30 05:50Portsmouth, University | 3h00 | 10:00 10:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | Delayed 13:50 06:05Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h45 | 10:00 10:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | Delayed 16:30 07:25Portsmouth, University | 2h25 | 10:00 10:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | Delayed 13:50 07:40Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h10 | 10:00 10:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | Delayed 12:05 07:50Portsmouth, International Port | 2h00 | 10:00 10:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | Delayed 16:30 08:14Portsmouth, University | 3h06 | 11:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | Delayed 13:50 08:30Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h50 | 11:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | Delayed 16:30 09:49Portsmouth, University | 2h31 | 12:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | Delayed 13:50 10:05Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h15 | 12:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | Delayed 16:30 10:34Portsmouth, University | 3h16 | 13:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | Delayed 13:50 10:50Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h00 | 13:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | Delayed 16:30 12:19Portsmouth, University | 2h31 | 14:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | Delayed 13:50 12:35Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h15 | 14:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | Delayed 16:30 13:34Portsmouth, University | 3h16 | 16:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | On time 13:50 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h00 | 16:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | Delayed 16:30 15:09Portsmouth, University | 2h41 | 17:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | On time 15:25 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h25 | 17:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | On time 15:35 Portsmouth, International Port | 2h15 | 17:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | On time 16:39 Portsmouth, University | 3h11 | 19:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | On time 16:55 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h55 | 19:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | On time 18:29 Portsmouth, University | 2h21 | 20:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | On time 18:45 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h05 | 20:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | On time 19:55 Portsmouth, University | 2h55 | 22:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | On time 20:10 Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h40 | 22:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX030 | On time 20:15 Portsmouth, International Port | 2h35 | 22:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to London
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Buses from Portsmouth to London run on average 24 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 23 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 104 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 104 km |
Average bus duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Portsmouth to LondonYou can travel by bus between Portsmouth to London with National Express, Megabus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Portsmouth to London
Every day, National Express runs 16 direct buses from Portsmouth to London, starting with a 5:20 a.m service and finishing at 9:00 p.m. The journey takes approximately two and a half hours.
What is the departure and arrival station for buses from Portsmouth to London?
Departure Station: All buses from Portsmouth to London depart from the Hard Interchange, which is in the Portsea neighbourhood. If you are in the centre of town, you can get there by train from Portsmouth & Southsea Station.
Arrival Station: Buses to London from Portsmouth all arrive at London Victoria Coach Station, the main National Express hub in the UK's capital. When you get there, turn left down Buckingham Palace Road and you'll soon reach Victoria Station, where you can take Tube or Overground services to other parts of the city.
FAQs: Portsmouth to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth to London 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Portsmouth, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth, International Port and Portsmouth, University. When arriving in London, you can end your journey in coach stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4.
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 London, Victoria Coach Station, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and London
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at The Hard (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 13, 14 Train: South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the terminal (in the station)
- Fast-food outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 20, 700 Train: Portsmouth Harbour
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
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