Bus from Portchester to Southsea (Portsmouth)
2 direct routes · 39–79 min · first bus 04:19, last bus 23:07 (weekdays).
Next buses to Southsea (Portsmouth) as of 07:02
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 | ~79 min | 80 | Sat 71 · Sun 98 | 04:19 | 23:07 | Birdwood Grove (opp) | The Circle (SE-bound) | Cosham |
| X3 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~39 min | 27 | Sat 27 · no Sunday buses | 07:32 | 22:35 | Birdwood Grove (opp) | The Circle (SE-bound) | — |
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 or X3 bus timetable.
Fares from Portchester to Southsea
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 Southsea?
2 routes run directly from Portchester to Southsea: the 3 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the X3 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport). The most frequent is the 3, 80 times each weekday — board at Birdwood Grove (opp) and get off at The Circle (SE-bound), about 79 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portchester to Southsea?
Between 39 minutes on the X3 and 79 on the 3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Cosham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Portchester to Southsea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:19 and the last around 23:07. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portchester to Southsea?
Adult singles from Portchester to Southsea: £3.00 on the 3 and X3 (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.