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Compare all timetables for the bus from Portsmouth to Loughborough

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

today
£19
tomorrow
£20
Tuesday
Wednesday
£18
Thursday
Friday
£18
Saturday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 45m 03:05 Portsmouth University 11:50 Loughborough The Rushes  Economy £19
National Express 7h 41m 08:14 Portsmouth University 15:55 Loughborough The Rushes  Economy £19
National Express 7h 6m 15:09 Portsmouth University 22:15 Loughborough The Rushes  Economy £19
National Express 7h 11m 16:39 Portsmouth University 23:50 Loughborough The Rushes  Economy £19
National Express 8h 30m 03:20 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 11:50 Loughborough The Rushes  Economy £19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Portsmouth to Loughborough via London, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 21m
      0
      16:29
      Portsmouth
      University
      19:50
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • National Express
      3h 15m
      0
      20:35
      London
      Golders Green Coach Station
      23:50
      Loughborough
      The Rushes
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 45m 03:05 Portsmouth University 11:50 Loughborough The Rushes  Economy £20
National Express 7h 21m 16:29 Portsmouth University 23:50 Loughborough The Rushes  Economy £21
National Express 7h 10m 19:55 Portsmouth University 03:05 Loughborough The Rushes  Economy £21
National Express 7h 55m 08:00 Portsmouth University 15:55 Loughborough The Rushes  Economy £22
National Express 6h 40m 07:05 Portsmouth University 13:45 Loughborough The Rushes  Economy £26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Portsmouth to Loughborough via London, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 50m
      0
      03:05
      Portsmouth
      University
      05:50
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 2h 40m
    • National Express
      3h 25m
      0
      08:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      11:55
      Loughborough
      University
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 45m 03:05 Portsmouth University 11:50 Loughborough The Rushes  Economy £18
National Express 8h 30m 03:20 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 11:50 Loughborough The Rushes  Economy £18
National Express 8h 25m 05:20 Portsmouth University 13:45 Loughborough The Rushes  Economy £19
National Express 7h 51m 12:39 Portsmouth University 20:30 Loughborough The Rushes  Economy £19
National Express 7h 36m 14:39 Portsmouth University 22:15 Loughborough The Rushes  Economy £19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Portsmouth to Loughborough via London, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 50m
      0
      03:05
      Portsmouth
      University
      05:50
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 2h 40m
    • National Express
      3h 25m
      0
      08:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      11:55
      Loughborough
      University
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 1h 14m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 30m 03:20 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 11:50 Loughborough The Rushes  Economy £18
National Express 8h 45m 03:05 Portsmouth University 11:50 Loughborough The Rushes  Economy £19
National Express 7h 6m 15:09 Portsmouth University 22:15 Loughborough The Rushes  Economy £19
National Express 6h 50m 15:25 Portsmouth The Hard Interchange 22:15 Loughborough The Rushes  Economy £19
National Express 8h 30m 08:00 Portsmouth University 16:30 Loughborough The Rushes  Economy £20
  • Did you know that if you travel from Portsmouth to Loughborough via London, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 35m
      0
      03:20
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      05:50
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 2h 40m
    • National Express
      3h 25m
      0
      08:30
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      11:55
      Loughborough
      University
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save £7

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Portsmouth to Loughborough is £18 on 25/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Portsmouth and Loughborough

See here how frequent the connections between Portsmouth and Loughborough are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily coaches from Portsmouth to Loughborough. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Portsmouth and Loughborough.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 24 coaches from Portsmouth to Loughborough, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Portsmouth and Loughborough, with 8 offers.

Facts about coaches from Portsmouth to Loughborough

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 16 times every day by bus from Portsmouth to Loughborough in one click! Book your bus ticket from Portsmouth to Loughborough starting from £18!

Cheapest Bus £18
Fastest Bus 6h 5m
Earliest Coach 03:05
Latest Coach 20:10
Daily Bus Connections 16 Ø
Distance 217.6 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Portsmouth to Loughborough

Every day, 16 buses from 1 coach companies leave Portsmouth for Loughborough: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 22/03/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/03
Tuesday 17/03
Wednesday 18/03
Thursday 19/03
Friday 20/03
Saturday 21/03
Sunday 22/03
£19
Monday 23/03
£20
Tuesday 24/03
Wednesday 25/03
£18
Thursday 26/03
Friday 27/03
£18
Saturday 28/03
Sunday 29/03
£35
Monday 30/03
Tuesday 31/03
Wednesday 01/04
£34
Thursday 02/04
Friday 03/04
£29
Saturday 04/04
Sunday 05/04
£34
Monday 06/04
£41
Tuesday 07/04
£18
Wednesday 08/04
£20
Thursday 09/04
£20
Friday 10/04
£24
Saturday 11/04
£35
Sunday 12/04

The cheapest time to travel from Portsmouth to Loughborough

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Portsmouth to Loughborough, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £18, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Portsmouth to Loughborough. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £20.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Portsmouth to Loughborough, with £18. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £21.

How to save money travelling from Portsmouth to Loughborough

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 Loughborough 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 Loughborough, 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 Loughborough are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Portsmouth to Loughborough

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

National Express from Portsmouth to Loughborough

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £18
Fastest Coach 6h 5m
Earliest Coach 03:05
Last Coach 20:10
Daily Connections 16 Ø
Found on 20/03/2026

All bus stations and stops in Portsmouth and Loughborough

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Portsmouth to Loughborough

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

FAQs about the Portsmouth to Loughborough bus

How much does a Portsmouth - Loughborough coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Portsmouth - Loughborough bus trip is available from £18 and takes 8h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Portsmouth to Loughborough is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £18 to £37. 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 - Loughborough route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Portsmouth to Loughborough is offered by roughly 16 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Loughborough from Portsmouth take?

The quickest coach from Portsmouth to Loughborough is provided by National Express and takes 6h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £20. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Portsmouth to Loughborough?

The earliest bus to Loughborough 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 Loughborough?

The latest bus to Loughborough departs from Portsmouth at 20:10. 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 - Loughborough route?

Passengers looking to travel from Portsmouth to Loughborough 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 Loughborough?

You can check all the direct connections between Portsmouth and Loughborough 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 Loughborough 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 Loughborough 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 Loughborough 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 Loughborough on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Portsmouth to Loughborough?

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 16 daily trips between Portsmouth and Loughborough. 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 Portsmouth to Loughborough?

Prices and availability for 16 trips between Portsmouth and Loughborough 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 Portsmouth to Loughborough

Economy
Economy

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

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