🚌 Bus from Fareham to Southsea
5 direct routes · about 84 min · first bus 04:14, last bus 14:14 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~84 min | 150 | 04:14 | 14:14 | Bus Station (Stop D) |
| X3 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~45 min | 27 | 07:25 | 22:30 | Bus Station (Stop C) |
| 030 | National Express | ~20 min | 9 | 06:45 | 18:05 | Bus Station (Stop A) |
| VC5 | National Express | ~25 min | 1 | 10:05 | 10:05 | Bus Station (Stop A) |
| VC5 | National Express | ~25 min | 1 | 10:05 | 10:05 | Bus Station (Stop A) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Fareham to Southsea?
5 routes run directly from Fareham to Southsea: the 3 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the X3 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the 030 (National Express), the VC5 (National Express), the VC5 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Fareham to Southsea?
Around 84 minutes on the 3, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Fareham to Southsea?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 3) leaves around 04:14 and the last around 14:14. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Fareham to Southsea?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.