Bus from Hilsea to Cosham
7 direct routes · 4–9 min · first bus 04:27, last bus 00:26 (weekdays); the 23 and 2 run 24 hours.
Next buses to Cosham as of 08:04
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Hilsea, 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 | ~4 min | 97 | Sat 90 · Sun 65 | 24 hours | Trafalgar School (N-bound) | King George Playing Fields (Stand F) | — | |
| 2 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~8 min | 90 | Sat 72 · Sun 59 | 24 hours | Trafalgar School (N-bound) | First Avenue (Stand L) | — | |
| 3 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~7 min | 80 | Sat 71 · Sun 46 | 04:59 | 23:38 | Trafalgar School (N-bound) | First Avenue (Stand L) | — |
| 8 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~7 min | 67 | Sat 63 · Sun 42 | 04:44 | 23:57 | Hilsea Crescent (Stop G) | First Avenue (Stand L) | — |
| 7 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~9 min | 62 | Sat 52 · Sun 46 | 04:27 | 23:26 | Trafalgar School (N-bound) | First Avenue (Stand L) | — |
| 18 | Stagecoach South | ~6 min | 50 | Sat 47 · Sun 33 | 04:35 | 00:26 | Hilsea Crescent (Stop G) | First Avenue (Stand L) | — |
| 20 | Stagecoach South | ~6 min | 48 | Sat 47 · Sun 34 | 04:56 | 23:11 | Hilsea Crescent (Stop G) | First Avenue (Stand L) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Hilsea 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 Hilsea to Cosham
- £1.80 adult single on the 23, 18 and 20 (Stagecoach South)
- £2.30 adult single on the 2 and 7 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport)
- £2.10 adult single on the 3 and 8 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport)
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 Hilsea to Cosham?
7 routes run directly from Hilsea to Cosham: 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 Trafalgar School (N-bound) and get off at King George Playing Fields (Stand F), about 4 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Hilsea to Cosham?
Between 4 minutes on the 23 and 9 on the 7, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Hilsea to Cosham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:27 and the last around 00:26 — and the 23 and 2 run 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Hilsea to Cosham?
Adult singles from Hilsea to Cosham: £1.80 on the 23, 18 and 20 (Stagecoach South); £2.30 on the 2 and 7 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport); £2.10 on the 3 and 8 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport). 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.