Bus from Southampton City Centre to Portsmouth
4 direct routes · about 104 min · first bus 07:58, last bus 19:48 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portsmouth as of 12:53
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 810 | National Express | ~40 min | 15 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 10:20 | 00:20 | Coach Station (NE-bound) | St Georges Square (SE-bound) | Fareham |
| X5 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~104 min | 12 | Sat 9 · Sun 8 | 08:33 | 19:48 | WestQuay (Stop BP) | HMS Nelson (W-bound) | Netley, Bursledon, Lower Swanwick, Sarisbury, Locks Heath, Warsash & 5 more |
| X4 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~103 min | 9 | Sat 10 · Sun 9 | 07:58 | 16:04 | WestQuay (Stop BP) | HMS Nelson (W-bound) | Netley, Bursledon, Lower Swanwick, Sarisbury, Park Gate, Locks Heath & 3 more |
| T65 | National Express | ~50 min | 1 | weekends only | 20:55 | 20:55 | Coach Station (NE-bound) | St Georges Square (SE-bound) | Fareham |
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 810 bus, X5 bus or X4 bus timetable.
Fares from Southampton City Centre 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 Southampton City Centre to Portsmouth?
4 routes run directly from Southampton City Centre to Portsmouth: the 810 (National Express), the X5 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the X4 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the T65 (National Express). The most frequent is the 810, 15 times each weekday — board at Coach Station (NE-bound) and get off at St Georges Square (SE-bound), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Southampton City Centre to Portsmouth?
Around 104 minutes on the X5, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Fareham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Southampton City Centre to Portsmouth?
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 Portsmouth?
Adult singles from Southampton City Centre 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.