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Which bus from Plymouth to Portsmouth is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Plymouth 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
£27
tomorrow
£21
Monday
£40
Tuesday
£37
Wednesday
£41
Thursday
£28
Friday
£41

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 40m 03:35 Plymouth Coach Station 12:15 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £27
National Express 8h 45m 15:45 Plymouth Coach Station 00:30 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £38
National Express 9h 40m 12:10 Plymouth Coach Station 21:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £44
National Express 11h 25m 23:15 Plymouth Coach Station 10:40 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £44
National Express 10h 10m 00:30 Plymouth Coach Station 10:40 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £46

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 40m 03:35 Plymouth Coach Station 12:15 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £21
National Express 7h 20m 06:35 Plymouth Coach Station 13:55 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £40
National Express 8h 45m 15:45 Plymouth Coach Station 00:30 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £45
National Express 11h 35m 23:15 Plymouth Coach Station 10:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £46
National Express 9h 40m 06:45 Plymouth Coach Station 16:25 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £47

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 0m 02:50 Plymouth Coach Station 10:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £40
National Express 9h 0m 15:30 Plymouth Coach Station 00:30 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £40
National Express 9h 40m 12:10 Plymouth Coach Station 21:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £41
National Express 7h 35m 06:20 Plymouth Coach Station 13:55 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £46
National Express 11h 35m 23:15 Plymouth Coach Station 10:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £46
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Portsmouth via Bristol, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 0m
      0
      06:00
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      09:25
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • National Express
      6h 0m
      0
      10:00
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      16:00
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is 2h 25m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 0m 06:20 Plymouth Coach Station 14:20 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £37
National Express 8h 0m 02:50 Plymouth Coach Station 10:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £40
National Express 9h 15m 12:10 Plymouth Coach Station 21:25 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £40
National Express 9h 0m 15:30 Plymouth Coach Station 00:30 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £40
National Express 9h 10m 09:20 Plymouth Coach Station 18:30 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Portsmouth via Bristol, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 0m
      0
      06:00
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      09:25
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • National Express
      6h 0m
      0
      10:00
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      16:00
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save £14

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 0m 15:30 Plymouth Coach Station 00:30 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £41
National Express 8h 0m 02:50 Plymouth Coach Station 10:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £47
National Express 8h 0m 06:20 Plymouth Coach Station 14:20 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £47
National Express 11h 35m 23:15 Plymouth Coach Station 10:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £49
National Express 9h 15m 12:10 Plymouth Coach Station 21:25 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £50
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Portsmouth via Bristol, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 0m
      0
      06:00
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      09:25
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • National Express
      6h 0m
      0
      10:00
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      16:00
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 0m 06:20 Plymouth Coach Station 14:20 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £28
National Express 8h 0m 02:50 Plymouth Coach Station 10:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £38
National Express 9h 0m 15:30 Plymouth Coach Station 00:30 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £40
National Express 9h 15m 12:10 Plymouth Coach Station 21:25 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £46
National Express 11h 35m 23:15 Plymouth Coach Station 10:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £46
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Portsmouth via Bristol, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 0m
      0
      06:00
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      09:25
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • National Express
      6h 0m
      0
      10:00
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      16:00
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 06:20 Plymouth Coach Station 13:55 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £41
National Express 9h 0m 15:30 Plymouth Coach Station 00:30 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £41
National Express 9h 40m 12:10 Plymouth Coach Station 21:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £42
National Express 10h 5m 09:15 Plymouth Coach Station 19:20 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £44
National Express 8h 0m 02:50 Plymouth Coach Station 10:50 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy £48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Portsmouth via Bristol, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 0m
      0
      06:00
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      09:25
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • National Express
      6h 0m
      0
      10:00
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      16:00
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is 2h 25m longer, but you will save £18

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Plymouth to Portsmouth is £21 on 21/06/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Plymouth 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 8 daily coaches from Plymouth to Portsmouth. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Plymouth and Portsmouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 18 coaches from Plymouth to Portsmouth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Plymouth and Portsmouth, with 7 offers.

All facts for Plymouth to Portsmouth bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 6 times by bus from Plymouth to Portsmouth in one click. Book your Plymouth to Portsmouth bus ticket starting from £21!

Cheapest Bus £21
Fastest Bus 7h 20m
Earliest Coach 00:30
Latest Coach 23:15
Daily Bus Connections 6 Ø
Distance 221.4 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Plymouth to Portsmouth?

Every day, 6 buses from 1 coach companies leave Plymouth for Portsmouth. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 20/06/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/06
Tuesday 16/06
Wednesday 17/06
Thursday 18/06
Friday 19/06
Saturday 20/06
£27
Sunday 21/06
£21
Monday 22/06
£40
Tuesday 23/06
£37
Wednesday 24/06
£41
Thursday 25/06
£28
Friday 26/06
£41
Saturday 27/06
£23
Sunday 28/06
Monday 29/06
Tuesday 30/06
£37
Wednesday 01/07
Thursday 02/07
Friday 03/07
£41
Saturday 04/07
£40
Sunday 05/07
Monday 06/07
Tuesday 07/07
Wednesday 08/07
Thursday 09/07
Friday 10/07
£40
Saturday 11/07
£23
Sunday 12/07

The cheapest time to travel from Plymouth to Portsmouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Plymouth to Portsmouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £21, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Plymouth to Portsmouth. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £41.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plymouth to Portsmouth, with £21. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £44.

How to save money travelling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Portsmouth?

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

National Express from Plymouth to Portsmouth

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £21
Fastest Coach 7h 20m
Earliest Coach 00:30
Last Coach 23:15
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 16/06/2026
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 Plymouth and Portsmouth

Here is a map with all coach stations in Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Portsmouth

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

How much does a Plymouth Portsmouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Plymouth Portsmouth bus trip is available from £21 and takes 8h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £21 to £59. 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 Plymouth Portsmouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Plymouth to Portsmouth is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Portsmouth from Plymouth take?

The quickest coach from Plymouth to Portsmouth is provided by National Express and takes 7h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £46. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Plymouth to Portsmouth?

The earliest bus to Portsmouth departs from Plymouth at 00:30. 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 Plymouth to Portsmouth?

The latest bus to Portsmouth departs from Plymouth at 23:15. 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 Plymouth Portsmouth route?

Passengers looking to travel from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Portsmouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Plymouth 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 Plymouth?

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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Portsmouth on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Plymouth to Portsmouth?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 6 daily trips between Plymouth and Portsmouth. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Plymouth to Portsmouth?

Prices and availability for 6 trips between Plymouth and Portsmouth change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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