🚌 Bus from Old Portsmouth to Southsea
3 direct routes · about 4 min · first bus 09:47, last bus 19:17 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR3 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~4 min | 40 | 09:47 | 19:17 | St Thomas Cathedral (SW-bound) |
| 25 | Stagecoach South | ~4 min | 17 | 07:43 | 17:14 | Broad Street (E-bound) |
| 030 | National Express | ~5 min | 8 | 12:20 | 20:40 | University of Portsmouth (NE-bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Old Portsmouth 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 Old Portsmouth to Southsea?
3 routes run directly from Old Portsmouth to Southsea: the PR3 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the 25 (Stagecoach South), the 030 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Old Portsmouth to Southsea?
Around 4 minutes on the PR3, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Old Portsmouth to Southsea?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the PR3) leaves around 09:47 and the last around 19:17. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Old Portsmouth to Southsea?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.