Bus from Fareham to Portchester
10 direct routes · 2–15 min · first bus 04:18, last bus 23:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portchester as of 11:52
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Fareham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~2 min | 80 | Sat 72 · Sun 49 | 04:18 | 23:05 | Delme Arms (nr) | Birdwood Grove (opp) | — |
| X3 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~2 min | 27 | Sat 27 · no Sunday buses | 07:29 | 22:33 | Delme Arms (nr) | Birdwood Grove (opp) | — |
| X5 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~11 min | 14 | Sat 11 · Sun 10 | 07:34 | 20:43 | Rail Station (Stop R) | Birdwood Grove (opp) | — |
| X4 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~2 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 13 | 06:13 | 17:30 | Delme Arms (nr) | Birdwood Grove (opp) | — |
6 occasional services — once or twice a day · SD4, SD5, 609, 603, Yellow, 605
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD4 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~2 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:47 | 08:47 | Delme Arms (nr) | Birdwood Grove (opp) | — |
| SD5 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:36 | 08:36 | Rail Station (Stop R) | Birdwood Grove (opp) | — |
| 609 | Bluestar | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:58 | 14:58 | Rail Station (Stop R) | Birdwood Grove (opp) | — |
| 603 | Bluestar | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:45 | 16:45 | Rail Station (Stop R) | Birdwood Grove (opp) | — |
| Yellow | Lucketts Travel | ~9 min | 1 | Tuesday to Friday only | 07:48 | 07:48 | Trinity Street (Stop U) | Birdwood Grove (opp) | — |
| 605 | Bluestar | ~9 min | 1 | weekdays only | 12:59 | 12:59 | Rail Station (Stop R) | Birdwood Grove (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Fareham 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 3 bus, X3 bus, X5 bus, X4 bus, SD4 bus, 609 bus, 603 bus or 605 bus timetable.
Fares from Fareham to Portchester
- £2.10 adult single on the 3, X3 and X4 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport)
- £2.60 adult single on the X5 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport)
- £3.00 adult single on the SD4 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport)
- £4.00 adult single on the 609 and 605 (Bluestar) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £4.00 adult single on the 603 (Bluestar)
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 Fareham to Portchester?
10 routes run directly from Fareham to Portchester: the 3 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the X3 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the X5 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the X4 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the SD4 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the SD5 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the 609 (Bluestar), the 603 (Bluestar), the Yellow (Lucketts Travel), the 605 (Bluestar). The most frequent is the 3, 80 times each weekday — board at Delme Arms (nr) and get off at Birdwood Grove (opp), about 2 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Fareham to Portchester?
Between 2 minutes on the 3 and 15 on the SD5, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Fareham to Portchester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:18 and the last around 23:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Fareham to Portchester?
Adult singles from Fareham to Portchester: £2.10 on the 3, X3 and X4 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport); £2.60 on the X5 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport); £3.00 on the SD4 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport); £4.00 on the 609 and 605 (Bluestar); £4.00 on the 603 (Bluestar). The 609 and the 605 cost at most £3.00 if they take part in the England fare cap. 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.