Bus from Cosham to Hilsea
7 direct routes · 2–9 min · first bus 04:25, last bus 23:33 (weekdays); the 23 and 2 run 24 hours.
Next buses to Hilsea as of 09:27
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cosham, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Stagecoach South | ~2 min | 97 | Sat 88 · Sun 62 | 24 hours | Highbury Buildings (Stand D) | Hilsea Lido (Stop F) | — | |
| 2 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~9 min | 86 | Sat 75 · Sun 58 | 24 hours | First Avenue (Stand K) | Green Farm Gardens (SW-bound) | — | |
| 3 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~6 min | 80 | Sat 72 · Sun 98 | 04:43 | 23:30 | First Avenue (Stand K) | Hilsea Lido (Stop F) | — |
| 8 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~8 min | 65 | Sat 64 · Sun 43 | 04:46 | 23:29 | First Avenue (Stand K) | Oakwood Road (adjacent) | — |
| 7 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~7 min | 65 | Sat 53 · Sun 44 | 04:31 | 23:33 | First Avenue (Stand K) | Hilsea Lido (Stop F) | — |
| 18 | Stagecoach South | ~9 min | 48 | Sat 45 · Sun 31 | 04:25 | 23:14 | First Avenue (Stand K) | Oakwood Road (adjacent) | — |
| 20 | Stagecoach South | ~7 min | 46 | Sat 44 · Sun 33 | 05:35 | 22:50 | First Avenue (Stand K) | Oakwood Road (adjacent) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cosham on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 23 bus, 2 bus, 3 bus, 8 bus, 7 bus, 18 bus or 20 bus timetable.
Fares from Cosham to Hilsea
- £1.80 adult single on the 23 (Stagecoach South)
- £2.10 adult single on the 2, 3, 8 and 7 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport)
- £2.80 adult single on the 18 and 20 (Stagecoach South)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cosham to Hilsea?
7 routes run directly from Cosham to Hilsea: the 23 (Stagecoach South), the 2 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the 3 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the 8 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the 7 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the 18 (Stagecoach South), the 20 (Stagecoach South). The most frequent is the 23, 97 times each weekday — board at Highbury Buildings (Stand D) and get off at Hilsea Lido (Stop F), about 2 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cosham to Hilsea?
Between 2 minutes on the 23 and 9 on the 2, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cosham to Hilsea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:25 and the last around 23:33 — and the 23 and 2 run 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cosham to Hilsea?
Adult singles from Cosham to Hilsea: £1.80 on the 23 (Stagecoach South); £2.10 on the 2, 3, 8 and 7 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport); £2.80 on the 18 and 20 (Stagecoach South). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.