Bus from Sholing to Portsmouth
2 direct routes · about 89 min · first bus 08:18, last bus 20:01 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portsmouth as of 11:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Sholing, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X5 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~89 min | 12 | Sat 9 · Sun 8 | 08:49 | 20:01 | St Marys Cemetery (o/s) | HMS Nelson (W-bound) | Netley, Bursledon, Lower Swanwick, Sarisbury, Locks Heath, Warsash & 5 more |
| X4 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~88 min | 9 | Sat 10 · Sun 9 | 08:18 | 16:26 | St Marys Cemetery (o/s) | HMS Nelson (W-bound) | Netley, Bursledon, Lower Swanwick, Sarisbury, Park Gate, Locks Heath & 3 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Sholing 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 X5 bus or X4 bus timetable.
Fares from Sholing to Portsmouth
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 Sholing to Portsmouth?
2 routes run directly from Sholing to Portsmouth: the X5 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the X4 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport). The most frequent is the X5, 12 times each weekday — board at St Marys Cemetery (o/s) and get off at HMS Nelson (W-bound), about 89 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Sholing to Portsmouth?
Around 89 minutes on the X5, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Netley, Bursledon, Lower Swanwick, Sarisbury and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Sholing to Portsmouth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:18 and the last around 20:01. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sholing to Portsmouth?
Adult singles from Sholing to Portsmouth: £3.00 on the X5 and X4 (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.