Bus from Portsmouth to Portchester
8 direct routes · 18–52 min · first bus 04:42, last bus 23:34 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portchester as of 11:13
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~52 min | 80 | Sat 71 · Sun 46 | 04:42 | 23:24 | HMS Nelson (E-bound) | Precinct (NW-bound) | Cosham |
| X3 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~21 min | 27 | Sat 27 · no Sunday buses | 08:48 | 23:34 | HMS Nelson (E-bound) | Precinct (NW-bound) | — |
| X4 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~22 min | 12 | Sat 11 · Sun 12 | 06:52 | 18:13 | HMS Nelson (E-bound) | Precinct (NW-bound) | — |
| X5 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~21 min | 12 | Sat 13 · Sun 11 | 07:28 | 18:41 | HMS Nelson (E-bound) | Precinct (NW-bound) | — |
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 | ~3 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:52 | 16:52 | Watersedge (opp) | Precinct (NW-bound) | — |
| 609 | Bluestar | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 09:14 | 09:14 | Watersedge (opp) | Precinct (NW-bound) | — |
| 603 | Bluestar | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:14 | 07:14 | Watersedge (opp) | Precinct (NW-bound) | — |
| Yellow | Lucketts Travel | ~18 min | 1 | Tuesday to Friday only | 16:04 | 16:04 | Cambridge Junction (NW-bound) | Precinct (NW-bound) | — |
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 3 bus, X3 bus, X4 bus, X5 bus, 609 bus or 603 bus timetable.
Fares from Portsmouth to Portchester
- £3.00 adult single on the 3, X3, 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 Portsmouth to Portchester?
8 routes run directly from Portsmouth to Portchester: 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 HMS Nelson (E-bound) and get off at Precinct (NW-bound), about 52 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portsmouth to Portchester?
Between 18 minutes on the Yellow and 52 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 Portsmouth to Portchester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:42 and the last around 23:34. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portsmouth to Portchester?
Adult singles from Portsmouth to Portchester: £3.00 on the 3, X3, 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.