Bus from Fratton to Hilsea
4 direct routes · 11–20 min · first bus 04:24, last bus 00:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Hilsea as of 06:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Fratton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Stagecoach South | ~16 min | 62 | Sat 62 · Sun 37 | 05:10 | 23:10 | Carnegie Library (N-bound) | Hilsea Park (N-bound) | — |
| 18 | Stagecoach South | ~19 min | 50 | Sat 47 · Sun 33 | 04:24 | 00:15 | Carnegie Library (N-bound) | Hilsea Crescent (Stop G) | — |
| 12 | Stagecoach South | ~20 min | 6 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 09:55 | 14:55 | Fratton Way (N-bound) | Gladys Avenue (W-bound) | — |
| 725 | Stagecoach South | ~11 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 05:51 | 05:51 | Carnegie Library (N-bound) | Hilsea Crescent (Stop G) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Fratton 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 21 bus, 18 bus, 12 bus or 725 bus timetable.
Fares from Fratton to Hilsea
- £2.80 adult single on the 21 and 18 (Stagecoach South)
- £3.00 adult single on the 12 (Stagecoach South)
- £2.00 adult single on the 725 (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 Fratton to Hilsea?
4 routes run directly from Fratton to Hilsea: the 21 (Stagecoach South), the 18 (Stagecoach South), the 12 (Stagecoach South), the 725 (Stagecoach South). The most frequent is the 21, 62 times each weekday — board at Carnegie Library (N-bound) and get off at Hilsea Park (N-bound), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Fratton to Hilsea?
Between 11 minutes on the 725 and 20 on the 12, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Fratton to Hilsea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:24 and the last around 00:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Fratton to Hilsea?
Adult singles from Fratton to Hilsea: £2.80 on the 21 and 18 (Stagecoach South); £3.00 on the 12 (Stagecoach South); £2.00 on the 725 (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.