Bus from Waterlooville to Portsmouth
2 direct routes · about 42 min · first bus 04:15, last bus 23:18 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portsmouth as of 12:14
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Waterlooville, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~42 min | 68 | Sat 64 · Sun 43 | 04:35 | 23:17 | Precinct (Stop A) | HMS Nelson (W-bound) | Purbrook, Widley & Cosham |
| 7 | First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport | ~49 min | 65 | Sat 53 · Sun 44 | 04:15 | 23:18 | Precinct (Stop A) | St Agatha's (opp) | Stakes, Purbrook & Cosham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Waterlooville 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 8 bus or 7 bus timetable.
Fares from Waterlooville 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 Waterlooville to Portsmouth?
2 routes run directly from Waterlooville to Portsmouth: the 8 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport), the 7 (First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport). The most frequent is the 8, 68 times each weekday — board at Precinct (Stop A) and get off at HMS Nelson (W-bound), about 42 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Waterlooville to Portsmouth?
Around 42 minutes on the 8, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Purbrook, Widley, Cosham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterlooville to Portsmouth?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:15 and the last around 23:18. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Waterlooville to Portsmouth?
Adult singles from Waterlooville to Portsmouth: £3.00 on the 8 and 7 (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.