Bus from North End (Portsmouth) to Southsea (Portsmouth)
3 direct routes · 20–35 min · first bus 04:37, last bus 23:38 (weekdays); the 23 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Southsea (Portsmouth) as of 07:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in North End, 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 | ~30 min | 97 | Sat 88 · Sun 62 | 24 hours | Mayfield Road (S-bound) | The Circle (SE-bound) | — | |
| 3 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~35 min | 80 | Sat 71 · Sun 98 | 04:51 | 23:38 | Mayfield Road (S-bound) | The Circle (SE-bound) | — |
| 18 | Stagecoach South | ~20 min | 48 | Sat 45 · Sun 31 | 04:37 | 23:27 | North End Junction (Stop F) | St. Judes Church (W-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in North End 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, 3 bus or 18 bus timetable.
Fares from North End to Southsea
- £3.00 adult single on the 23 (Stagecoach South) and the 3 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport)
- £2.80 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 North End to Southsea?
3 routes run directly from North End to Southsea: the 23 (Stagecoach South), the 3 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the 18 (Stagecoach South). The most frequent is the 23, 97 times each weekday — board at Mayfield Road (S-bound) and get off at The Circle (SE-bound), about 30 minutes.
How long does the bus take from North End to Southsea?
Between 20 minutes on the 18 and 35 on the 3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from North End to Southsea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:37 and the last around 23:38 — and the 23 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from North End to Southsea?
Adult singles from North End to Southsea: £3.00 on the 23 (Stagecoach South) and the 3 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport); £2.80 on the 18 (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.