🚌 Bus from Portsmouth to Southampton City Centre
4 direct routes · about 98 min · first bus 07:22, last bus 17:40 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X5 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~98 min | 21 | 07:22 | 17:40 | The Hard Interchange (Stand D) |
| X4 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~98 min | 19 | 06:50 | 17:10 | The Hard Interchange (Stand D) |
| N16 | National Express | ~65 min | 1 | 11:15 | 11:15 | The Hard Interchange (Stand A) |
| VC1 | National Express | ~45 min | 1 | 23:45 | 23:45 | Clarence Pier (Stop C) |
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 Southampton City Centre?
4 routes run directly from Portsmouth to Southampton City Centre: the X5 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the X4 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the N16 (National Express), the VC1 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Portsmouth to Southampton City Centre?
Around 98 minutes on the X5, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Portsmouth to Southampton City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X5) leaves around 07:22 and the last around 17:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portsmouth to Southampton City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.