Bus from Portsmouth to London
4 direct routes · about 175 min · first bus 05:20, last bus 03:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to London as of 06:57
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Portsmouth, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 030 | National Express | ~175 min | 10 | Sat 12 · Sun 12 | 05:20 | 03:05 | University of Portsmouth (SW-bound) | London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound) | — |
| 810 | National Express | ~185 min | 6 | Fridays only | 07:45 | 17:45 | St Georges Square (SE-bound) | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Southampton & Winchester |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · W24, T65
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W24 | National Express | ~195 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 14:00 | 14:00 | The Hard Interchange (Stand A) | Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way (westbound) | Fareham & Southampton |
| T65 | National Express | ~180 min | 1 | weekends only | 10:40 | 10:40 | The Hard Interchange (Stand A) | Varsity Drive (Stop E) | Fareham & Southampton |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 030 bus or 810 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Portsmouth to London?
4 routes run directly from Portsmouth to London: the 030 (National Express), the 810 (National Express), the W24 (National Express), the T65 (National Express). The most frequent is the 030, 10 times each weekday — board at University of Portsmouth (SW-bound) and get off at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound), about 175 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portsmouth to London?
Around 175 minutes on the 030, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Portsmouth to London?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:20 and the last around 03:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portsmouth to London?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.