Bus from Portsmouth to Southampton City Centre
4 direct routes · about 103 min · first bus 06:52, last bus 17:41 (weekdays).
Next buses to Southampton City Centre as of 13:22
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X4 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~103 min | 11 | Sat 9 · Sun 8 | 06:52 | 17:12 | HMS Nelson (E-bound) | ASDA & Marlands (N-bound) | Portchester, Fareham, Titchfield, Locks Heath, Park Gate, Sarisbury & 3 more |
| X5 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~103 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 10 | 07:28 | 17:41 | HMS Nelson (E-bound) | ASDA & Marlands (N-bound) | Portchester, Fareham, Titchfield, Fareham, Locks Heath, Warsash & 5 more |
| 810 | National Express | ~40 min | 6 | Fridays only | 07:45 | 17:45 | St Georges Square (SE-bound) | Coach Station (NE-bound) | — |
| T65 | National Express | ~60 min | 1 | weekends only | 10:40 | 10:40 | The Hard Interchange (Stand A) | Coach Station (NE-bound) | Fareham |
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 X4 bus, X5 bus or 810 bus timetable.
Fares from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Southampton City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Portsmouth to Southampton City Centre: the X4 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the X5 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the 810 (National Express), the T65 (National Express). The most frequent is the X4, 11 times each weekday — board at HMS Nelson (E-bound) and get off at ASDA & Marlands (N-bound), about 103 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portsmouth to Southampton City Centre?
Around 103 minutes on the X4, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Portchester, Fareham, Titchfield, Locks Heath and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Portsmouth to Southampton City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:52 and the last around 17:41. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portsmouth to Southampton City Centre?
Adult singles from Portsmouth 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.