London to Portsmouth Bus

  • Lowest price from £11.41
  • Average duration 2h 24m
  • Connections per day 62
  • Distance 106 km
  • CO₂ per person 9 kg

bus from London to Portsmouth

The journey from London to Portsmouth is about 106 km. On average a bus trip takes 2h 24m with 62 connections per day.

Lowest price £11.41
Trip duration 2h 24m
Connections per day 62
Lowest price £11.41
Highest price £28.59
First departure 07:05 AM
Last departure 11:59 PM
Distance 106 km
Departure London
Arrival Portsmouth
Travel operator National Express
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How much does it cost to get from London to Portsmouth by bus?

The prices for bus tickets from London to Portsmouth vary depending on a range of factors including how far in advance you're booking, your travel dates, and the type of transport you want to use. On certain routes, there may be different classes available, which will also affect the price. Booked in advance, the cheapest bus tickets from London to Portsmouth will cost £11.41. The average bus ticket price is approximately £16.75. For the lowest prices, it is usually best to book as far in advance as possible and look out for low-cost options, such as non-refundable tickets or traveling outside of peak hours. Be aware that some providers do not offer refunds or changes on their lower priced tickets, so it is advised to check before completing your transaction.
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On average, a bus ticket from London to Portsmouth will cost you £16.75. If you are trying to stick to a budget, there are several ways you can seek out lower ticket prices. For example, if your travel dates are flexible, you might find that some days of the week are cheaper than others. Traveling during peak season will usually cost more, so avoid that if you want to save money. Even the time of day can affect the price of tickets sometimes. You can also look for an indirect route, which may be cheaper than a direct connection. Often, the cheapest bus tickets can be found by booking well in advance. However, be mindful that many companies do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest tickets.

How long does the journey from London to Portsmouth take by bus?

The average journey time is 2h 24m. This is how long it takes to cross the 106 km from London to Portsmouth. When planning your journey, remember that delays are a possibility. Some unplanned events could cause your journey from London to Portsmouth to take longer than 2h 24m. The journey from London to Portsmouth covers a distance of 106 km. On average, you can expect your journey to last roughly 2h 24m. However, booking the fastest option will see you reach your destination in approximately 1h 25m. For faster journeys, look for express routes. Please remember that these may only depart at certain times of day, or on particular days of the week. You may also find that you can go from London to Portsmouth faster by making connections, rather than taking a direct route.

At what time of the day can I travel from London to Portsmouth?

If you want to set off early, take the first departure of the day from London to Portsmouth, which usually leaves at 07:05 AM. The last scheduled departure of the day is normally at 11:59 PM. These timetables may vary depending on the day of the week, or at different times of year. If you want to set off early, take the first departure of the day from London to Portsmouth, which usually leaves at 07:05 AM. The last scheduled departure of the night is normally at 11:59 PM. These timetables may vary depending on the day of the week, or at different times of year.

How many journeys from London to Portsmouth are there every day?

You will be able to travel from London to Portsmouth using companies such as . Combined, these providers offer an average of 62 journeys each day. This average figure may not necessarily reflect your chosen travel dates. On certain days of the week, there may be more or less journeys available. At the busiest times, there will be up to departures available in a single day. You can choose to travel from London to Portsmouth using both direct and indirect routes. These options will help you find a journey that suits your budget, your time frame, and the circumstances of your trip. There are, on average, 52 direct connections from London to Portsmouth each day. Indirect connections add more possibilities, giving you extra flexibility when traveling. In an average day, you will find 10 journeys with at least one change. These figures may vary at certain times of year, and some routes might not run every day of the week. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from London to Portsmouth. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.

National Express7.42 kg CO₂
10:30London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 5m
12:35PORTSMOUTH, The Hard
≈ £5.84 €6.80
direct
National Express7.42 kg CO₂
12:30London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 10m
14:40Portsmouth, University
≈ £5.84 €6.80
direct
National Express7.42 kg CO₂
11:30London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 5m
13:35PORTSMOUTH, The Hard
≈ £5.84 €6.80
direct

Next departures from London to Portsmouth

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

National Express £4,392.85
07:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
3h 50m · 1 changes
12:05 Portsmouth, International Port
National Express £2,631.80
08:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 55m · direct
10:55 Portsmouth University (Spinnaker Sports Centre)
National Express £5,469.05
08:00 London Heathrow Airport T3
3h 25m · 1 changes
12:05 International Port Coach
National Express £2,681.00
08:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 50m · direct
10:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange
National Express £3,629.73
09:00 London Heathrow Airport T3
1h 55m · direct
10:55 Portsmouth University (Spinnaker Sports Centre)
National Express £3,629.73
09:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h 40m · direct
10:55 Portsmouth, University
National Express £2,631.80
09:25 London Wandsworth
1h 55m · direct
12:20 Portsmouth, University
National Express £3,218.82
09:25 London Wandsworth
1h 40m · direct
12:05 Portsmouth, International Port
National Express £2,681.00
10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 15m · direct
12:15 PORTSMOUTH, The Hard
National Express £2,631.80
10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 20m · direct
12:20 Portsmouth, University
National Express £3,218.82
10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 5m · direct
12:05 International Port Coach
National Express £2,201.32
10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 25m · direct
12:25 Southsea Bus Stop (Clarance Pier)
National Express £2,201.32
10:25 Wandsworth
2h · direct
12:25 Southsea Bus Stop (Clarance Pier)
National Express £5,469.05
11:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
3h 40m · 1 changes
15:50 Portsmouth, International Port
National Express £5,469.05
11:25 London Heathrow Airport T3
3h 25m · 1 changes
15:50 Portsmouth, International Port
National Express £2,631.80
11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 55m · direct
14:25 Portsmouth, University
National Express £2,681.00
11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 50m · direct
14:20 PORTSMOUTH, The Hard
National Express £3,316.65
12:30 London Heathrow Airport T3
1h 55m · direct
14:25 Portsmouth, University
National Express £3,316.65
12:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h 40m · direct
14:25 Portsmouth, University
National Express £2,631.80
12:55 London Wandsworth
2h 10m · direct
16:05 Portsmouth, University
National Express £3,218.82
12:55 London Wandsworth
1h 55m · direct
15:50 Portsmouth, International Port
National Express £2,201.32
12:55 London Wandsworth
2h 15m · direct
16:10 Southsea Bus Stop (Clarance Pier)
National Express £2,631.80
13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 35m · direct
16:05 Portsmouth, University
National Express £2,201.32
13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 40m · direct
16:10 Southsea Bus Stop (Clarance Pier)
National Express £3,218.82
13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 20m · direct
15:50 Portsmouth, International Port
National Express £2,681.00
13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 30m · direct
16:00 PORTSMOUTH, The Hard
National Express £4,392.85
14:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
3h 50m · 1 changes
19:30 Portsmouth, International Port
National Express £5,469.05
14:55 London Heathrow Airport T3
3h 25m · 1 changes
19:30 Portsmouth, International Port
National Express £2,631.80
15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h 35m · direct
18:35 Portsmouth, University
National Express £2,681.00
15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h 30m · direct
18:30 PORTSMOUTH, The Hard
National Express £3,316.65
16:20 London Heathrow Airport T3
2h 15m · direct
18:35 Portsmouth, University
National Express £3,218.82
16:35 London Wandsworth
1h 55m · direct
19:30 Portsmouth, International Port
National Express £3,610.16
16:35 London Wandsworth
2h 10m · direct
19:45 Portsmouth, University
National Express £2,670.93
16:35 London Wandsworth
2h 15m · direct
19:50 Southsea Bus Stop (Clarance Pier)
National Express £3,316.65
16:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
2h · direct
18:35 Portsmouth, University
National Express £3,218.82
17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 30m · direct
19:30 Portsmouth, International Port
National Express £3,673.00
17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 40m · direct
19:40 PORTSMOUTH, The Hard
National Express £3,610.16
17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 45m · direct
19:45 Portsmouth, University
National Express £2,670.93
17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 50m · direct
19:50 Southsea Bus Stop (Clarance Pier)
National Express £4,784.20
18:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
3h 20m · 1 changes
22:25 Portsmouth, International Port
National Express £3,003.58
18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h · direct
21:30 Portsmouth, University
National Express £3,058.00
18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 55m · direct
21:25 PORTSMOUTH, The Hard
National Express £4,451.55
18:35 London Heathrow Airport T3
3h 5m · 1 changes
22:25 Portsmouth (Rudmore Roundabout)
National Express £3,727.57
19:40 London Heathrow Airport T3
1h 50m · direct
21:30 Portsmouth, University
National Express £2,631.80
19:50 London Wandsworth
1h 45m · direct
22:35 Portsmouth, University
National Express £2,181.75
19:50 London Wandsworth
1h 35m · direct
22:25 Portsmouth, International Port
National Express £3,727.57
19:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h 35m · direct
21:30 Portsmouth, University
National Express £2,631.80
20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 5m · direct
22:35 Portsmouth, University
National Express £2,681.00
20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h · direct
22:30 PORTSMOUTH, The Hard
National Express £2,181.75
20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
1h 55m · direct
22:25 Portsmouth (Rudmore Roundabout)
National Express £2,181.75
22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 25m · direct
00:25 Portsmouth, International Port
National Express £2,631.80
22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 33m · direct
00:33 Portsmouth, University
National Express £2,681.00
22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 30m · direct
00:30 PORTSMOUTH, The Hard
National Express £3,316.65
22:45 London Heathrow Airport T3
1h 48m · direct
00:33 Portsmouth, University
National Express £3,414.49
22:45 London Heathrow Airport T3
1h 40m · direct
00:25 Portsmouth, International Port
National Express £3,316.65
23:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1h 33m · direct
00:33 Portsmouth, University
National Express £3,825.40
23:30 London Heathrow Airport T3
1h 57m · 1 changes
02:18 Portsmouth, University
National Express £3,923.24
23:30 London Heathrow Airport T3
1h 49m · 1 changes
02:10 Portsmouth, International Port
National Express £2,631.80
23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 19m · direct
02:18 Portsmouth, University
National Express £2,181.75
23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 11m · direct
02:10 Portsmouth, International Port
National Express £2,681.00
23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h 16m · direct
02:15 PORTSMOUTH, The Hard
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Carriers on this route

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National Express is a British multinational public transport company that operates bus, and rail services in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and North America. The company was founded in 1972 and has its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. National Express operates a fleet of over 1,600 buses, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. The company also operates rail services in the UK, including the East Anglia franchise. 

Facility description

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Facilities Description
Luggage

National Express allows two 20kg suitcases and one piece of hand luggage. Hard cases and wheeled bags must be stored in the hold. Extra and oversized luggage can be added for a fee. Pushchairs and buggies are stored for free.

Food and drink

Passengers can bring drinks (with safety lids) and cold food on National Express buses. No hot or strong-smelling food is allowed. Long journeys have refreshment stops.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available for browsing and social media on National Express buses. Additionally, the VUER entertainment service offers free access to TV shows, news, sports, and games on core routes.

Power sockets

USB ports are available at each seat on National Express for charging devices.

Accessibility

Assistance is provided for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, with continual improvements based on feedback on National Express buses.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 7.42kg
bus 7.95kg
flight 21.2kg
carpool 16.96kg

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