Bus from Purbrook to Portsmouth
5 direct routes · 17–39 min · first bus 04:22, last bus 23:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portsmouth as of 13:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Purbrook, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~37 min | 68 | Sat 64 · Sun 43 | 04:38 | 23:20 | St. John the Baptist (SW-bound) | HMS Nelson (W-bound) | Widley & Cosham |
| 7 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~39 min | 65 | Sat 53 · Sun 44 | 04:22 | 23:25 | Portsmouth Golf Course (opp) | St Agatha's (opp) | Cosham |
| 20 | Stagecoach South | ~35 min | 46 | Sat 44 · Sun 33 | 05:22 | 22:37 | Crookhorn Corner (S-bound) | HMS Nelson (W-bound) | Cosham |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · SD5, SD7
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 | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:40 | 16:40 | South Downs College (o/s) | Watersedge (opp) | Cosham |
| SD7 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:40 | 16:40 | South Downs College (opp) | Chichester Road (S-bound) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Purbrook 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 8 bus, 7 bus or 20 bus timetable.
Fares from Purbrook to Portsmouth
- £3.00 adult single on the 8 and 7 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport) and the 20 (Stagecoach South)
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 Purbrook to Portsmouth?
5 routes run directly from Purbrook to Portsmouth: the 8 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the 7 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the 20 (Stagecoach South), the SD5 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the SD7 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport). The most frequent is the 8, 68 times each weekday — board at St. John the Baptist (SW-bound) and get off at HMS Nelson (W-bound), about 37 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Purbrook to Portsmouth?
Between 17 minutes on the SD7 and 39 on the 7, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Widley, Cosham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Purbrook to Portsmouth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:22 and the last around 23:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Purbrook to Portsmouth?
Adult singles from Purbrook to Portsmouth: £3.00 on the 8 and 7 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport) and the 20 (Stagecoach South). 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.