Bus from Portchester to Fareham
8 direct routes · 8–18 min · first bus 05:21, last bus 23:59 (weekdays).
Next buses to Fareham as of 09:59
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Portchester, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~13 min | 80 | Sat 71 · Sun 46 | 05:21 | 23:59 | Precinct (NW-bound) | Delme Arms (opp) | — |
| X3 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~8 min | 27 | Sat 27 · no Sunday buses | 09:09 | 23:49 | Precinct (NW-bound) | Delme Arms (opp) | — |
| X4 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~18 min | 12 | Sat 11 · Sun 12 | 07:13 | 18:31 | Precinct (NW-bound) | Rail Station (Stop Q) | — |
| X5 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~16 min | 12 | Sat 13 · Sun 11 | 07:50 | 19:01 | Precinct (NW-bound) | Rail Station (Stop Q) | — |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · SD5, 609, 603, Yellow
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD5 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~14 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:55 | 16:55 | Precinct (NW-bound) | Rail Station (Stop Q) | — |
| 609 | Bluestar | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 09:18 | 09:18 | Precinct (NW-bound) | Rail Station (Stop Q) | — |
| 603 | Bluestar | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:18 | 07:18 | Precinct (NW-bound) | Delme Arms (opp) | — |
| Yellow | Lucketts Travel | ~8 min | 1 | Tuesday to Friday only | 16:22 | 16:22 | Precinct (NW-bound) | Delme Arms (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Portchester 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 3 bus, X3 bus, X4 bus, X5 bus, 609 bus or 603 bus timetable.
Fares from Portchester to Fareham
- £2.60 adult single on the 3 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport)
- £2.30 adult single on the X3 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport)
- £3.00 adult single on the X4 and X5 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport)
- £4.00 adult single on the 609 (Bluestar) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £4.00 adult single on the 603 (Bluestar)
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 Portchester to Fareham?
8 routes run directly from Portchester to Fareham: the 3 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the X3 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the X4 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the X5 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the SD5 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the 609 (Bluestar), the 603 (Bluestar), the Yellow (Lucketts Travel). The most frequent is the 3, 80 times each weekday — board at Precinct (NW-bound) and get off at Delme Arms (opp), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portchester to Fareham?
Between 8 minutes on the X3 and 18 on the X4, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Portchester to Fareham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:21 and the last around 23:59. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portchester to Fareham?
Adult singles from Portchester to Fareham: £2.60 on the 3 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport); £2.30 on the X3 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport); £3.00 on the X4 and X5 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport); £4.00 on the 609 (Bluestar); £4.00 on the 603 (Bluestar). The 609 costs at most £3.00 if it takes part in the England fare cap. 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.