Bus from Southsea (Portsmouth) to Fratton
3 direct routes · 8–17 min · first bus 04:14, last bus 00:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Fratton as of 11:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Southsea, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~17 min | 79 | Sat 72 · Sun 46 | 04:55 | 23:17 | South Parade Pier (Stop A) | Fratton Bridge (W-bound) | — |
| 18 | Stagecoach South | ~8 min | 50 | Sat 47 · Sun 33 | 04:14 | 00:06 | St. Judes Church (E-bound) | Fratton Bridge (N-bound) | — |
| U1 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~16 min | 48 | weekdays only | 07:46 | 00:15 | Albert Road Lights (E-bound) | Fratton Bridge (W-bound) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 1 bus, 18 bus or U1 bus timetable.
Fares from Southsea to Fratton
- £2.30 adult single on the 18 (Stagecoach South)
- £3.00 adult single on the U1 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport)
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 Southsea to Fratton?
3 routes run directly from Southsea to Fratton: the 1 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the 18 (Stagecoach South), the U1 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport). The most frequent is the 1, 79 times each weekday — board at South Parade Pier (Stop A) and get off at Fratton Bridge (W-bound), about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Southsea to Fratton?
Between 8 minutes on the 18 and 17 on the 1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Southsea to Fratton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:14 and the last around 00:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southsea to Fratton?
Adult singles from Southsea to Fratton: £2.30 on the 18 (Stagecoach South); £3.00 on the U1 (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.