Bus from Fratton to Southsea (Portsmouth)
2 direct routes · 9–14 min · first bus 04:43, last bus 23:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Southsea (Portsmouth) as of 10:57
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~14 min | 79 | Sat 71 · Sun 44 | 04:43 | 23:46 | Fratton Bridge (E-bound) | South Parade Pier (Stop E) | — |
| 18 | Stagecoach South | ~9 min | 48 | Sat 45 · Sun 31 | 04:43 | 23:34 | Fratton Bridge (SW-bound) | St. Judes Church (W-bound) | — |
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 1 bus or 18 bus timetable.
Fares from Fratton to Southsea
- £2.30 adult single on the 18 (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 Southsea?
2 routes run directly from Fratton to Southsea: the 1 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the 18 (Stagecoach South). The most frequent is the 1, 79 times each weekday — board at Fratton Bridge (E-bound) and get off at South Parade Pier (Stop E), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Fratton to Southsea?
Between 9 minutes on the 18 and 14 on the 1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Fratton to Southsea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:43 and the last around 23:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Fratton to Southsea?
An adult single from Fratton to Southsea is £2.30 on the 18 (Stagecoach South), from Fratton Bridge (SW-bound) to St. Judes Church (W-bound). 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.