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Which bus from London to Portsmouth is the best?

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

today
from £14
tomorrow
from £9
Tuesday
from £4
Wednesday
from £4
Thursday
from £4
Friday
from £4
Saturday
from £4

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Southern
    2h 41m
    0
    07:19
    London
    Wallington
    10:00
    Portsmouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea Station
    0
    Southern
    Economy
    £14
  • Southern
    3h 9m
    0
    07:46
    London
    Wallington
    10:55
    Portsmouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea Station
    0
    Southern
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    2h 45m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    10:45
    Portsmouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    10:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:20
    Portsmouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    11:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    14:00
    Portsmouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    2h 50m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    10:50
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    10:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:15
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    2h 50m
    0
    11:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    14:20
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    3h 30m
    0
    15:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    18:30
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    2h 0m
    0
    20:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    22:30
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    2h 33m
    0
    22:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    00:33
    Portsmouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    2h 19m
    0
    23:59
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    02:18
    Portsmouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    2h 30m
    0
    22:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    00:30
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    2h 16m
    0
    23:59
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    02:15
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    2h 55m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    10:55
    Portsmouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    10:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:20
    Portsmouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    2h 55m
    0
    11:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    14:25
    Portsmouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    2h 33m
    0
    22:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    00:33
    Portsmouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    2h 19m
    0
    23:59
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    02:18
    Portsmouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    10:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:15
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    2h 55m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    10:55
    Portsmouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    10:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:20
    Portsmouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    2h 33m
    0
    22:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    00:33
    Portsmouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    2h 50m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    10:50
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    10:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:15
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    10:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:20
    Portsmouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    11:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    14:00
    Portsmouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    2h 5m
    0
    21:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    23:05
    Portsmouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    2h 33m
    0
    22:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    00:33
    Portsmouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    10:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:15
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    13:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    16:30
    Portsmouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    2h 55m
    0
    13:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    16:25
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £4
  • National Express
    2h 45m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    10:45
    Portsmouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    2h 30m
    0
    12:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    15:00
    Portsmouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    2h 33m
    0
    22:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    00:33
    Portsmouth
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £5

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from London 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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 44 daily coaches from London to Portsmouth. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 28 daily coaches between London and Portsmouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 98 coaches from London to Portsmouth, while Morning sees the fewest connections between London and Portsmouth, with 69 offers.

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All facts for London to Portsmouth bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and Southern that travel daily 35 times by bus from London to Portsmouth in one click. Book your London to Portsmouth bus ticket starting from £4!

Cheapest Bus £4
Fastest Bus 1h 40m
Earliest Coach 07:19
Latest Coach 23:59
Daily Bus Connections 35 Ø
Distance 101.7 km
Coach Companies National Express and Southern

What are the cheapest coach tickets from London to Portsmouth?

Every day, 35 buses from 2 coach companies leave London for Portsmouth. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 29/06/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 23/06
Tuesday 24/06
Wednesday 25/06
Thursday 26/06
Friday 27/06
Saturday 28/06
Sunday 29/06
£14
Monday 30/06
£9
Tuesday 01/07
£4
Wednesday 02/07
£4
Thursday 03/07
£4
Friday 04/07
£4
Saturday 05/07
£4
Sunday 06/07
£4
Monday 07/07
£15
Tuesday 08/07
£3
Wednesday 09/07
£4
Thursday 10/07
£4
Friday 11/07
£4
Saturday 12/07
£4
Sunday 13/07
£4
Monday 14/07
£4
Tuesday 15/07
£15
Wednesday 16/07
£3
Thursday 17/07
£4
Friday 18/07
£4
Saturday 19/07
£4
Sunday 20/07

The cheapest time to travel from London to Portsmouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from London to Portsmouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £4, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from London to Portsmouth. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London to Portsmouth, with £4. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £4.

How to save money travelling from London 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 London 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 London 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 London to Portsmouth are also emptier.

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

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

Southern from London to Portsmouth

Southern

Here you will find the key facts about the Southern bus route London to Portsmouth:

Cheapest Price £14
Fastest Coach 2h 41m
Earliest Coach 07:19
Last Coach 07:46
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 28/06/2025

National Express from London to Portsmouth

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £4
Fastest Coach 1h 40m
Earliest Coach 08:00
Last Coach 23:59
Daily Connections 35 Ø
Found on 28/06/2025
In total 2 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 London and Portsmouth

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from London to Portsmouth? Compare all modes of transports from London to Portsmouth.

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from London 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 London to Portsmouth bus

How much does a London Portsmouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the London Portsmouth bus trip is available from £4 and takes 2h 33m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £4 to £20. 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 London Portsmouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from London to Portsmouth is offered by roughly 35 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Portsmouth from London take?

The quickest coach from London to Portsmouth is provided by National Express and takes 1h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £14. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from London to Portsmouth?

The earliest bus to Portsmouth departs from London at 07:19. 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 London to Portsmouth?

The latest bus to Portsmouth departs from London at 23:59. 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 London Portsmouth route?

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

Is there a direct bus between London and Portsmouth?

You can check all the direct connections between London 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 and Southern.

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

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 London 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 London 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 London to Portsmouth on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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