Bus tickets from Southampton to Portsmouth

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Southampton to Portsmouth from various bus operators like National Express or megabus for the next days.
today
from £5
tomorrow
from £5
Sunday
from £5
Monday
from £5
Tuesday
from £5
Wednesday
from £5
Thursday
from £5

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    08:25
    Southampton
    University
    09:55
    Portsmouth
    University
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 35m
    10:10
    Southampton
    University
    11:45
    Portsmouth
    University
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    12:00
    Southampton
    University
    13:30
    Portsmouth
    University
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • megabus
    0h 40m
    14:55
    Southampton
    Solent University
    15:35
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    megabus
    Economy
    £8
  • megabus
    0h 40m
    18:45
    Southampton
    Solent University
    19:25
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    megabus
    Economy
    £8

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 15m
    08:15
    Southampton
    University
    09:30
    Portsmouth
    University
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    10:10
    Southampton
    University
    11:40
    Portsmouth
    University
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 25m
    11:55
    Southampton
    University
    13:20
    Portsmouth
    University
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • megabus
    0h 40m
    14:55
    Southampton
    Solent University
    15:35
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    megabus
    Economy
    £8
  • megabus
    0h 40m
    18:45
    Southampton
    Solent University
    19:25
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    megabus
    Economy
    £8

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 15m
    08:20
    Southampton
    University
    09:35
    Portsmouth
    University
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 35m
    10:10
    Southampton
    University
    11:45
    Portsmouth
    University
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    12:00
    Southampton
    University
    13:30
    Portsmouth
    University
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • megabus
    0h 40m
    14:55
    Southampton
    Solent University
    15:35
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    megabus
    Economy
    £8
  • megabus
    0h 40m
    18:45
    Southampton
    Solent University
    19:25
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    megabus
    Economy
    £8

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    08:20
    Southampton
    University
    09:50
    Portsmouth
    University
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    10:10
    Southampton
    University
    11:40
    Portsmouth
    University
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 25m
    11:55
    Southampton
    University
    13:20
    Portsmouth
    University
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • megabus
    0h 40m
    14:55
    Southampton
    Solent University
    15:35
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    megabus
    Economy
    £8
  • megabus
    0h 40m
    18:45
    Southampton
    Solent University
    19:25
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    megabus
    Economy
    £8

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    08:20
    Southampton
    University
    09:50
    Portsmouth
    University
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    10:10
    Southampton
    University
    11:40
    Portsmouth
    University
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 25m
    11:55
    Southampton
    University
    13:20
    Portsmouth
    University
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    13:45
    Southampton
    University
    15:15
    Portsmouth
    University
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 40m
    15:40
    Southampton
    University
    17:20
    Portsmouth
    University
    National Express
    Economy
    £5

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    08:25
    Southampton
    University
    09:55
    Portsmouth
    University
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 35m
    10:10
    Southampton
    University
    11:45
    Portsmouth
    University
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    12:00
    Southampton
    University
    13:30
    Portsmouth
    University
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • megabus
    0h 40m
    14:55
    Southampton
    Solent University
    15:35
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    megabus
    Economy
    £8
  • megabus
    0h 40m
    18:45
    Southampton
    Solent University
    19:25
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    megabus
    Economy
    £8

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    08:25
    Southampton
    University
    09:55
    Portsmouth
    University
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 35m
    10:10
    Southampton
    University
    11:45
    Portsmouth
    University
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • National Express
    1h 30m
    12:00
    Southampton
    University
    13:30
    Portsmouth
    University
    National Express
    Economy
    £5
  • megabus
    0h 40m
    14:55
    Southampton
    Solent University
    15:35
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    megabus
    Economy
    £8
  • megabus
    0h 40m
    18:45
    Southampton
    Solent University
    19:25
    Portsmouth
    The Hard Interchange
    megabus
    Economy
    £8

Frequency of bus connections between Southampton and Portsmouth

See here how frequent the connections between Southampton and Portsmouth are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily coaches from Southampton to Portsmouth. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Southampton and Portsmouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 35 coaches from Southampton to Portsmouth, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Southampton and Portsmouth, with 10 offers.

Facts about coaches from Southampton to Portsmouth

Compare all providers like National Express and megabus that travel 9 times every day by bus from Southampton to Portsmouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Southampton to Portsmouth starting from £5!

Cheapest Bus £5
Fastest Bus 0h 40m
Earliest Coach 08:25
Latest Coach 18:45
Daily Bus Connections 9 Ø
Distance 24.8 km
Coach Companies National Express and megabus

Cheapest coach connections from Southampton to Portsmouth

Every day, 9 buses from 2 coach companies leave Southampton for Portsmouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 19/04/2024 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/04
Tuesday 16/04
Wednesday 17/04
Thursday 18/04
Friday 19/04
£5
Saturday 20/04
£5
Sunday 21/04
£5
Monday 22/04
£5
Tuesday 23/04
£5
Wednesday 24/04
£5
Thursday 25/04
£5
Friday 26/04
£5
Saturday 27/04
£5
Sunday 28/04
£8
Monday 29/04
£5
Tuesday 30/04
£5
Wednesday 01/05
£5
Thursday 02/05
£5
Friday 03/05
£8
Saturday 04/05
£5
Sunday 05/05
£5
Monday 06/05
£5
Tuesday 07/05
£8
Wednesday 08/05
£5
Thursday 09/05
Friday 10/05
£5
Saturday 11/05
£5
Sunday 12/05

The cheapest time to travel from Southampton to Portsmouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Southampton to Portsmouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £5, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Southampton to Portsmouth. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £5.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Southampton to Portsmouth, with £5. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £5.

How to save money travelling from Southampton to Portsmouth

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 Southampton 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 bus from Southampton 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 Southampton to Portsmouth are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Southampton to Portsmouth

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

All bus stations and stops in Southampton and Portsmouth

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Southampton to Portsmouth

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

FAQs about the Southampton to Portsmouth bus

How much does a Southampton - Portsmouth coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Southampton - Portsmouth bus trip is available from £5 and takes 1h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Southampton to Portsmouth is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £5 to £8. 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 Southampton - Portsmouth route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Southampton to Portsmouth is offered by roughly 9 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Portsmouth from Southampton take?

The quickest coach from Southampton to Portsmouth is provided by megabus and takes 0h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £8. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Southampton to Portsmouth?

The earliest bus to Portsmouth departs from Southampton at 08:25. 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 Southampton to Portsmouth?

The latest bus to Portsmouth departs from Southampton at 18:45. 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 Southampton - Portsmouth route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Portsmouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Southampton 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 megabus.

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

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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton to Portsmouth on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

Alternate transport types from Southampton to Portsmouth

Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Southampton to Portsmouth for the next days.

Cheap train tickets from Southampton to Portsmouth

Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Southampton to Portsmouth for the next days.
  • South Western Railway
    0h 57m
    06:35
    Southampton
    Central Station
    07:32
    Portsmouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea Station
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £10
  • Southern
    1h 0m
    07:30
    Southampton
    Central Station
    08:30
    Portsmouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea Station
    Southern
    Economy
    from £10
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    0h 42m
    06:49
    Southampton
    Central Station
    07:31
    Portsmouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea Station
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £13
  • South Western Railway
    0h 57m
    06:35
    Southampton
    Central Station
    07:32
    Portsmouth
    Portsmouth & Southsea Station
    South Western Railway
    First Class
    from £21

More bus routes from Southampton and Portsmouth

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

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