Bus from Southsea (Portsmouth) to Portchester
2 direct routes · 34–68 min · first bus 04:30, last bus 23:22 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portchester as of 13:11
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~68 min | 80 | Sat 70 · Sun 45 | 04:30 | 23:12 | The Circle (NW-bound) | Precinct (NW-bound) | Cosham |
| X3 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~34 min | 27 | Sat 27 · no Sunday buses | 08:34 | 23:22 | The Circle (NW-bound) | Precinct (NW-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 3 bus or X3 bus timetable.
Fares from Southsea 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 Southsea to Portchester?
2 routes run directly from Southsea to Portchester: the 3 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the X3 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport). The most frequent is the 3, 80 times each weekday — board at The Circle (NW-bound) and get off at Precinct (NW-bound), about 68 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Southsea to Portchester?
Between 34 minutes on the X3 and 68 on the 3, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Cosham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Southsea to Portchester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:30 and the last around 23:22. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southsea to Portchester?
Adult singles from Southsea to Portchester: £3.00 on the 3 and X3 (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.