Bus from Southampton City Centre to Portchester
2 direct routes · about 77 min · first bus 07:58, last bus 19:48 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portchester as of 13:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Southampton City Centre, 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 | ~77 min | 12 | Sat 9 · Sun 8 | 08:33 | 19:48 | WestQuay (Stop BP) | Birdwood Grove (opp) | Netley, Bursledon, Lower Swanwick, Sarisbury, Locks Heath, Warsash & 4 more |
| X4 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~78 min | 9 | Sat 10 · Sun 9 | 07:58 | 16:04 | WestQuay (Stop BP) | Birdwood Grove (opp) | Netley, Bursledon, Lower Swanwick, Sarisbury, Park Gate, Locks Heath & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Southampton City Centre 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 Southampton City Centre to Portchester
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 Southampton City Centre to Portchester?
2 routes run directly from Southampton City Centre to Portchester: the X5 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the X4 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport). The most frequent is the X5, 12 times each weekday — board at WestQuay (Stop BP) and get off at Birdwood Grove (opp), about 77 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Southampton City Centre to Portchester?
Around 77 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 Southampton City Centre to Portchester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:58 and the last around 19:48. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southampton City Centre to Portchester?
Adult singles from Southampton City Centre to Portchester: £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.