🚌 Bus from Portsmouth to Fareham
9 direct routes · about 90 min · first bus 04:27, last bus 15:22 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~90 min | 148 | 04:27 | 15:22 | South Parade Pier (Stop E) |
| X3 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~49 min | 27 | 08:30 | 23:19 | South Parade Pier (Stop E) |
| X4 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~35 min | 24 | 06:50 | 18:22 | The Hard Interchange (Stand D) |
| X5 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~35 min | 23 | 07:22 | 18:40 | The Hard Interchange (Stand D) |
| 030 | National Express | ~20 min | 6 | 22:25 | 02:10 | Rudmore Roundabout (Stand C) |
| VC5 | National Express | ~25 min | 1 | 23:45 | 23:45 | Clarence Pier (Stop C) |
| N16 | National Express | ~40 min | 1 | 11:15 | 11:15 | The Hard Interchange (Stand A) |
| VC5 | National Express | ~25 min | 1 | 23:45 | 23:45 | Clarence Pier (Stop C) |
| SD5 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~20 min | 1 | 16:47 | 16:47 | QA Steps (Stop D) |
Times are for the first boarding point in 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 Portsmouth to Fareham?
9 routes run directly from Portsmouth 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 030 (National Express), the VC5 (National Express), the N16 (National Express), the VC5 (National Express), the SD5 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport).
How long does the bus take from Portsmouth to Fareham?
Around 90 minutes on the 3, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Portsmouth to Fareham?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 3) leaves around 04:27 and the last around 15:22. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portsmouth to Fareham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.