🚌 Bus from Sholing to Portsmouth
2 direct routes · about 69 min · first bus 08:50, last bus 20:02 (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 | ~69 min | 20 | 08:50 | 20:02 | Botley Road (SE-bound) |
| X4 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~72 min | 18 | 08:20 | 16:49 | Botley Road (SE-bound) |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Sholing to Portsmouth?
Around 69 minutes on the X5, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Sholing to Portsmouth?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X5) leaves around 08:50 and the last around 20:02. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Sholing to Portsmouth?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.