Bus from Portchester to Southampton City Centre
2 direct routes · about 81 min · first bus 07:13, last bus 18:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Southampton City Centre as of 11:17
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X4 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~81 min | 11 | Sat 9 · Sun 8 | 07:13 | 17:40 | Precinct (NW-bound) | ASDA & Marlands (N-bound) | Fareham, Titchfield, Locks Heath, Park Gate, Sarisbury, Lower Swanwick & 2 more |
| X5 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~80 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 10 | 07:50 | 18:05 | Precinct (NW-bound) | ASDA & Marlands (N-bound) | Fareham, Titchfield, Fareham, Locks Heath, Warsash, Locks Heath & 4 more |
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 X4 bus or X5 bus timetable.
Fares from Portchester to Southampton City Centre
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 Southampton City Centre?
2 routes run directly from Portchester to Southampton City Centre: the X4 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the X5 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport). The most frequent is the X4, 11 times each weekday — board at Precinct (NW-bound) and get off at ASDA & Marlands (N-bound), about 81 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portchester to Southampton City Centre?
Around 81 minutes on the X4, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Fareham, Titchfield, Locks Heath, Park Gate and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Portchester to Southampton City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:13 and the last around 18:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portchester to Southampton City Centre?
Adult singles from Portchester to Southampton City Centre: £3.00 on the X4 and X5 (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.