🚌 Bus from Southsea to City Centre
5 direct routes · about 11 min · first bus 03:25, last bus 19:06 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~11 min | 150 | 03:25 | 19:06 | Kings Theatre (NW-bound) |
| 1 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~23 min | 150 | 04:55 | 19:52 | South Parade Pier (Stop A) |
| 23 | Stagecoach South | ~22 min | 150 | 05:45 | 00:15 | South Parade Pier (Stop D) |
| 3 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~25 min | 148 | 04:27 | 15:22 | South Parade Pier (Stop E) |
| X3 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~20 min | 27 | 08:30 | 23:19 | South Parade Pier (Stop E) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Southsea 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 Southsea to City Centre?
5 routes run directly from Southsea to City Centre: the 2 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the 1 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the 23 (Stagecoach South), the 3 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the X3 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport).
How long does the bus take from Southsea to City Centre?
Around 11 minutes on the 2, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Southsea to City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 2) leaves around 03:25 and the last around 19:06. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southsea to City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.