Bus and Coach from Portsmouth to Birmingham: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Portsmouth to Birmingham

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Portsmouth to Birmingham from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

£25

tomorrow

£11

Sunday

£9

Monday

£10

Tuesday

£8

Wednesday

£9

Thursday

£9

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 35m	03:05	Portsmouth	University	10:40	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 03:05:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
National Express	7h 40m	05:20	Portsmouth	University	13:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 05:20:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	7h 46m	13:34	Portsmouth	University	21:20	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 13:34:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 46m
National Express	6h 21m	15:09	Portsmouth	University	21:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 15:09:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 21m
National Express	7h 1m	16:29	Portsmouth	University	23:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 16:29:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 1m

Did you know that if you travel from Portsmouth to Birmingham via Fareham, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 1%
  
  6h 15m
  
  Portsmouth
  
  8 km
  
  18:05
  
  Fareham
  Bus Station
  
  00:20
  
  Birmingham
  Coach Station
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £25
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Fareham (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 18:05:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 25m	03:05	Portsmouth	University	10:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 03:05:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	7h 10m	03:20	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	10:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 03:20:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	5h 51m	18:29	Portsmouth	University	00:20	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 18:29:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 51m
National Express	5h 35m	18:45	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	00:20	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 18:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	7h 36m	13:34	Portsmouth	University	21:10	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 13:34:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 36m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 25m	03:05	Portsmouth	University	10:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 03:05:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	7h 10m	05:50	Portsmouth	University	13:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 05:50:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	6h 21m	15:09	Portsmouth	University	21:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 15:09:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 21m
National Express	6h 51m	16:39	Portsmouth	University	23:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 16:39:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 51m
National Express	5h 51m	18:29	Portsmouth	University	00:20	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 18:29:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 51m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 21m	15:09	Portsmouth	University	21:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 15:09:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 21m
National Express	7h 1m	16:29	Portsmouth	University	23:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 16:29:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 1m
National Express	5h 51m	18:29	Portsmouth	University	00:20	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 18:29:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 00:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 51m
National Express	6h 5m	15:25	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	21:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 15:25:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 45m	16:45	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	23:30	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 16:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 30m	03:05	Portsmouth	University	10:35	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 03:05:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	7h 15m	03:20	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	10:35	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£8	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 03:20:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	7h 40m	05:20	Portsmouth	University	13:00	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 05:20:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	7h 10m	09:00	Portsmouth	University	16:10	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 09:00:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 16:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	6h 41m	14:39	Portsmouth	University	21:20	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 14:39:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 41m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 16m	18:29	Portsmouth	University	00:45	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 18:29:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 16m
National Express	6h 0m	18:45	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	00:45	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 18:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	7h 30m	03:05	Portsmouth	University	10:35	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 03:05:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	6h 41m	14:39	Portsmouth	University	21:20	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 14:39:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 41m
National Express	7h 15m	03:20	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	10:35	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 03:20:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 16m	18:29	Portsmouth	University	00:45	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 18:29:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 16m
National Express	6h 0m	18:45	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	00:45	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 18:45:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	7h 30m	03:05	Portsmouth	University	10:35	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 03:05:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
National Express	7h 15m	03:20	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	10:35	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 03:20:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	6h 41m	14:39	Portsmouth	University	21:20	Birmingham	Coach Station	Economy	£11	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 14:39:00 to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 21:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 41m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Portsmouth to Birmingham is £8 on 09/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Portsmouth and Birmingham

See here how frequent the connections between Portsmouth and Birmingham are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 33 daily coaches from Portsmouth to Birmingham. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 26 daily coaches between Portsmouth and Birmingham.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 85 coaches from Portsmouth to Birmingham, while Night sees the fewest connections between Portsmouth and Birmingham, with 26 offers.

Facts about coaches from Portsmouth to Birmingham

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 29 times every day by bus from Portsmouth to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Portsmouth to Birmingham starting from £8!

Cheapest Bus	£8
Fastest Bus	5h 35m
Earliest Coach	03:05
Latest Coach	20:15
Daily Bus Connections	29 Ø
Distance	193.8 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Portsmouth to Birmingham

Every day, 29 buses from 1 coach companies leave Portsmouth for Birmingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£25

Saturday 06/12

£11

Sunday 07/12

£9

Monday 08/12

£10

Tuesday 09/12

£8

Wednesday 10/12

£21

Thursday 11/12

£21

Friday 12/12

£22

Saturday 13/12

£26

Sunday 14/12

£22

Monday 15/12

£32

Tuesday 16/12

£22

Wednesday 17/12

£26

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£32

Saturday 20/12

£32

Sunday 21/12

£29

Monday 22/12

£35

Tuesday 23/12

£35

Wednesday 24/12

£35

Thursday 25/12

£91

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£37

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Portsmouth to Birmingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Portsmouth to Birmingham, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £8, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Portsmouth to Birmingham. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £22.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Portsmouth to Birmingham, with £8. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £9.

How to save money travelling from Portsmouth to Birmingham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Portsmouth to Birmingham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Portsmouth to Birmingham, 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 Portsmouth to Birmingham are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Portsmouth to Birmingham

These are the most booked bus companies between Portsmouth to Birmingham from our users.

National Express from Portsmouth to Birmingham

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

Cheapest Price	£8
Fastest Coach	5h 35m
Earliest Coach	03:05
Last Coach	20:15
Daily Connections	29 Ø
Found on	03/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Portsmouth and Birmingham

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Portsmouth and Birmingham.

The Hard Interchange

The Hard 6

University

Cambridge Rd

International Port

George Byng Way

Southsea Hoverport

City Shops South (Stop D) Bus Station

Coach Station

Mill Lane

Bearwood

Hagley Road

Brunel Street

Brunel St

Great Charles St Queensway

Great Charles Street Queensway 142

Moor Street

Birmingham Moor Street

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 Portsmouth to Birmingham? Compare all modes of transports from Portsmouth to Birmingham.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Portsmouth to Birmingham

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Portsmouth to Birmingham? Or which bus companies serve the route Portsmouth to Birmingham? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Portsmouth to Birmingham bus

How much does a Portsmouth - Birmingham coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Portsmouth - Birmingham bus trip is available from £8 and takes 7h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Portsmouth to Birmingham is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £46. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Portsmouth to Birmingham is offered by roughly 29 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Birmingham from Portsmouth take?

The quickest coach from Portsmouth to Birmingham is provided by National Express and takes 5h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £25. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Portsmouth to Birmingham?

The earliest bus to Birmingham departs from Portsmouth at 03:05. 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 Portsmouth to Birmingham?

The latest bus to Birmingham departs from Portsmouth at 20:15. 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 Portsmouth - Birmingham route?

Passengers looking to travel from Portsmouth to Birmingham 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 Portsmouth and Birmingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Portsmouth and Birmingham 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 Birmingham from Portsmouth?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Portsmouth Birmingham 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 Portsmouth Birmingham 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 Portsmouth to Birmingham on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Portsmouth and to Birmingham

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Portsmouth and to Birmingham. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!