Buses to Southampton from Portsmouth

The journey to Southampton from Portsmouth takes just 40 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 16 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Portsmouth at 07:24.

It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Southampton, with no additional fees or charges.

megabus schedule

megabus operates between Portsmouth and Southampton 7 days per week.

First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport schedule

Travel from Portsmouth to Southampton with First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport in 1 hour 13 minutes.

Megabus schedule

Take the bus to Southampton from Portsmouth with Megabus . The first departure is at 08:25, arriving at 09:05.

Your questions answered

• Is there a daily bus service between Portsmouth and Southampton?

  Yes, buses operate daily from Portsmouth to Southampton, departing as early as 07:24.

• How long is the bus trip from Portsmouth to Southampton?

  The fastest bus to Southampton from Portsmouth takes 40 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 22 minutes longer.

• How do I buy tickets for travel to Southampton from Portsmouth?

  It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.

• Which bus companies operate between Portsmouth and Southampton?

  First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport, Megabus and megabus run buses to Southampton from Portsmouth.

• What time is the earliest bus from Portsmouth to Southampton?

  The first bus to Southampton from Portsmouth leaves at 07:24. The journey takes 40 minutes.

• When is the last bus to Southampton from Portsmouth?

  The last bus leaves Portsmouth at 16:50, arriving into Southampton at 18:20. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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