🚌 Bus from City Centre to Southsea

6 direct routes · about 17 min · first bus 05:01, last bus 15:24 (weekdays).

💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysFirstLastBoard at
3 First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport ~17 min 150 05:01 15:24 City Shops South (Stop G)
1 First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport ~22 min 150 04:39 20:19 City Shops South (Stop B)
23 Stagecoach South ~14 min 150 05:27 00:27 City Shops South (Stop C)
2 First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport ~8 min 149 03:09 18:09 City Shops South (Stop B)
X3 First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport ~14 min 27 07:57 22:53 Victoria Park (Stand P)
H1 First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport ~8 min 4 06:29 08:09 City Shops South (Stop C)

Times are for the first boarding point in City Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from City Centre to Southsea?

6 routes run directly from City Centre to Southsea: the 3 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the 1 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the 23 (Stagecoach South), the 2 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the X3 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the H1 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport).

How long does the bus take from City Centre to Southsea?

Around 17 minutes on the 3, depending on time of day and traffic.

What time is the first and last bus from City Centre to Southsea?

On weekdays the first direct bus (the 3) leaves around 05:01 and the last around 15:24. Check the route timetable for weekends.

How much is the bus from City Centre to Southsea?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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