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Which bus from Exeter to Portsmouth is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Exeter to Portsmouth. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£50
tomorrow
£43
Sunday
Monday
£48
Tuesday
Wednesday
£48
Thursday
£48

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 55m 03:55 Exeter Coach Station 10:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £50
National Express 6h 25m 07:30 Exeter Coach Station 13:55 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £51
National Express 7h 35m 16:55 Exeter Coach Station 00:30 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £52
National Express 7h 40m 09:10 Exeter Coach Station 16:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £53
National Express 7h 25m 11:55 Exeter Coach Station 19:20 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Portsmouth via Bristol, you can save more than £25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 5m
      0
      17:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      19:05
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 1h 25m
    • National Express
      5h 45m
      0
      20:30
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      02:15
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 2h 40m longer, but you will save £25

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 04:40 Exeter Coach Station 12:15 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £43
National Express 6h 10m 07:45 Exeter Coach Station 13:55 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £49
National Express 7h 15m 09:10 Exeter Coach Station 16:25 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £52
National Express 6h 50m 12:00 Exeter Coach Station 18:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £53
National Express 7h 35m 16:55 Exeter Coach Station 00:30 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Portsmouth via Bristol, you can save more than £26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 5m
      0
      17:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      19:05
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 1h 25m
    • National Express
      5h 45m
      0
      20:30
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      02:15
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save £26

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 55m 03:55 Exeter Coach Station 10:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £48
National Express 6h 25m 07:30 Exeter Coach Station 13:55 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £48
National Express 7h 35m 16:55 Exeter Coach Station 00:30 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £48
National Express 7h 15m 09:10 Exeter Coach Station 16:25 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £49
National Express 7h 20m 12:00 Exeter Coach Station 19:20 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Portsmouth via Bristol, you can save more than £34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 5m
      0
      17:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      19:05
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • National Express
      6h 15m
      0
      20:00
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      02:15
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 2h 40m longer, but you will save £34

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 50m 07:30 Exeter Coach Station 14:20 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £48
National Express 6h 30m 12:00 Exeter Coach Station 18:30 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £48
National Express 7h 35m 16:55 Exeter Coach Station 00:30 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £48
National Express 6h 55m 03:55 Exeter Coach Station 10:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Portsmouth via Bristol, you can save more than £34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 5m
      0
      17:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      19:05
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • National Express
      6h 15m
      0
      20:00
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      02:15
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 2h 35m longer, but you will save £34

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 55m 03:55 Exeter Coach Station 10:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £48
National Express 6h 50m 07:30 Exeter Coach Station 14:20 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £48
National Express 7h 35m 16:55 Exeter Coach Station 00:30 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £48
National Express 6h 30m 12:00 Exeter Coach Station 18:30 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Portsmouth via Bristol, you can save more than £34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 5m
      0
      17:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      19:05
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • National Express
      6h 15m
      0
      20:00
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      02:15
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 2h 35m longer, but you will save £34

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Exeter to Portsmouth is £37 on 13/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Exeter and Portsmouth?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Exeter to Portsmouth. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily coaches from Exeter to Portsmouth. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Exeter and Portsmouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 9 coaches from Exeter to Portsmouth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Exeter and Portsmouth, with 6 offers.

All facts for Exeter to Portsmouth bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 4 times by bus from Exeter to Portsmouth in one click. Book your Exeter to Portsmouth bus ticket starting from £37!

Cheapest Bus £37
Fastest Bus 6h 10m
Earliest Coach 03:55
Latest Coach 16:55
Daily Bus Connections 4 Ø
Distance 172.7 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Exeter to Portsmouth?

Every day, 4 buses from 1 coach companies leave Exeter for Portsmouth. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£50
Saturday 06/12
£43
Sunday 07/12
Monday 08/12
£48
Tuesday 09/12
Wednesday 10/12
£48
Thursday 11/12
£48
Friday 12/12
Saturday 13/12
£37
Sunday 14/12
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
Thursday 18/12
Friday 19/12
Saturday 20/12
£39
Sunday 21/12
Monday 22/12
Tuesday 23/12
Wednesday 24/12
Thursday 25/12
Friday 26/12
Saturday 27/12
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Exeter to Portsmouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Exeter to Portsmouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £37, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Exeter to Portsmouth. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £50.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Exeter to Portsmouth, with £37. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £48.

How to save money travelling from Exeter to Portsmouth

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Exeter to Portsmouth in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Exeter to Portsmouth, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Exeter to Portsmouth are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Exeter to Portsmouth?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Exeter to Portsmouth timetable.

National Express from Exeter to Portsmouth

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Exeter to Portsmouth:

Cheapest Price £43
Fastest Coach 6h 10m
Earliest Coach 03:55
Last Coach 16:55
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 03/12/2025
In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Exeter and Portsmouth

Here is a map with all coach stations in Exeter and Portsmouth. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Exeter to Portsmouth

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Exeter to Portsmouth. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Exeter to Portsmouth bus

How much does a Exeter Portsmouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Exeter Portsmouth bus trip is available from £37 and takes 7h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Exeter to Portsmouth?

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £37 to £56. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Portsmouth.

How many connections are available for the Exeter Portsmouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Exeter to Portsmouth is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Portsmouth from Exeter take?

The quickest coach from Exeter to Portsmouth is provided by National Express and takes 6h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £49. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Exeter to Portsmouth?

The earliest bus to Portsmouth departs from Exeter at 03:55. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Exeter to Portsmouth?

The latest bus to Portsmouth departs from Exeter at 16:55. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Exeter Portsmouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Exeter to Portsmouth can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Portsmouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Exeter and Portsmouth by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Portsmouth from Exeter?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Exeter Portsmouth bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Exeter Portsmouth bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Exeter to Portsmouth on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Exeter to Portsmouth

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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