25 The Hard Interchange ↔ Lifeboat Station
Operated by Stagecoach South. First bus 06:55, last bus 17:05. 33 journeys on weekdays.
✅ The 25 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3
until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK.
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Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
towards Lifeboat Station · Monday to Friday towards Lifeboat Station · Saturday towards Lifeboat Station · Sunday towards The Hard Interchange · Monday to Friday towards The Hard Interchange · Saturday towards The Hard Interchange · Sunday
| The Hard Interchange (Stand M) | 07:35 | 09:05 | 09:05 | 09:50 | 10:35 | 10:35 | 11:20 | 12:05 | 12:05 | 12:50 | 13:35 | 13:35 | 14:20 | 15:05 | 15:05 | 16:45 | 17:05 |
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| Broad Street (E-bound) | 07:43 | 09:13 | 09:13 | 09:58 | 10:43 | 10:43 | 11:28 | 12:13 | 12:13 | 12:58 | 13:43 | 13:43 | 14:28 | 15:14 | 15:14 | 16:54 | 17:14 |
| Clarence Pier (Stop B) | 07:47 | 09:17 | 09:17 | 10:02 | 10:47 | 10:47 | 11:32 | 12:17 | 12:17 | 13:02 | 13:47 | 13:47 | 14:32 | 15:18 | 15:18 | 16:58 | 17:18 |
| Southsea Shops (Stop A) | 07:51 | 09:21 | 09:21 | 10:06 | 10:51 | 10:51 | 11:36 | 12:21 | 12:21 | 13:06 | 13:51 | 13:51 | 14:36 | 15:23 | 15:23 | 17:03 | 17:23 |
| Devonshire Square (E-bound) | 08:03 | 09:33 | 09:33 | 10:18 | 11:03 | 11:03 | 11:48 | 12:33 | 12:33 | 13:18 | 14:03 | 14:03 | 14:50 | 15:37 | 15:37 | 17:17 | 17:37 |
| Lifeboat Station (S-bound) | 08:15 | 09:45 | 09:45 | 10:30 | 11:15 | 11:15 | 12:00 | 12:45 | 12:45 | 13:30 | 14:15 | 14:15 | 15:02 | 15:50 | 15:50 | 17:30 | 17:50 |
Route map
All stops on route 25
25 towards Lifeboat Station
- The Hard Interchange (Stand M) Portsmouth
- St Georges Square (SE-bound) Portsea
- Gunwharf Quays (S-bound) Old Portsmouth
- Cambridge Junction (SE-bound) Old Portsmouth
- St Thomas Cathedral (SW-bound) Old Portsmouth
- Grand Parade (SW-bound) Old Portsmouth
- Broad Street (E-bound) Old Portsmouth
- Pembroke Road (SE-bound) Southsea
- Clarence Pier (Stop B) Southsea
- Pier Road (SE-bound) Southsea
- Queens Hotel (E-bound) Southsea
- Southsea Shops (Stop A) Southsea
- The Circle (SE-bound) Southsea
- Mayville High School (SE-bound) Southsea
- The Strand (N-bound) Southsea
- Wimbledon Park (N-bound) Southsea
- Albert Road (N-bound) Southsea
- Inglis Road (adj) Southsea
- Fawcett Inn (N-bound) Southsea
- Jessie Road (E-bound) Southsea
- Talbot Road (E-bound) Southsea
- Devonshire Square (E-bound) Southsea
- Haslemere Road (E-bound) Southsea
- Winter Road (E-bound) Eastney
- Prince Albert Road (E-bound) Eastney
- Devonshire Practice (SE-bound) Eastney
- Bransbury Park (E-bound) Eastney
- Minstead Road (E-bound) Eastney
- Eastney Farm Road (E-bound) Eastney
- Halliday Crescent (opp) Eastney
- Ferry Road (SE-bound) Eastney
- Gibraltar Road (NE-bound) Eastney
- Lumsden Road (NE-bound) Eastney
- Fort Cumberland (NE-bound) Eastney
- Southsea Marina (NE-bound) Eastney
- Lifeboat Station (S-bound) Eastney
25 towards The Hard Interchange
- Lifeboat Station (S-bound) Eastney
- Southsea Marina (SW-bound) Eastney
- Fort Cumberland (SW-bound) Eastney
- Gibraltar Road (W-bound) Eastney
- Ferry Road (W-bound) Eastney
- Halliday Crescent (adj) Eastney
- Minstead Road (W-bound) Eastney
- Eastney Farm Road (W-bound) Eastney
- Bransbury Park (W-bound) Eastney
- Devonshire Practice (NW-bound) Eastney
- Prince Albert Road (W-bound) Eastney
- Haslemere Road (W-bound) Southsea
- Winter Road (W-bound) Eastney
- Devonshire Square (W-bound) Southsea
- Talbot Road (W-bound) Southsea
- Jessie Road (W-bound) Southsea
- Fawcett Inn (S-bound) Southsea
- Inglis Road (opp) Southsea
- Albert Road Lights (S-bound) Southsea
- Wimbledon Park (S-bound) Southsea
- The Strand (S-bound) Southsea
- Mayville High School (NW-bound) Southsea
- The Circle (NW-bound) Southsea
- Southsea Shops (Stop C) Southsea
- Queens Hotel (W-bound) Southsea
- Pier Road (NW-bound) Southsea
- Clarence Pier (Stop B) Southsea
- Pembroke Road (NW-bound) Southsea
- St Thomas Cathedral (NW-bound) Old Portsmouth
- Grand Parade (SW-bound) Old Portsmouth
- Broad Street (E-bound) Old Portsmouth
- St Thomas Cathedral (NE-bound) Old Portsmouth
- Portsmouth Grammar School (NE-bound) Old Portsmouth
- Cambridge Junction (NW-bound) Old Portsmouth
- Gunwharf Quays (N-bound) Old Portsmouth
- The Hard Interchange (Stand N) Portsmouth
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 23 May 2026 Operating between Poole Bus Station and Tower Park/ Tollerford Road given service number 25 / 26 / 405 effective from 23 May 2026. To amend Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
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Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 25 bus?
The first 25 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 25 bus?
The last 25 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 25 bus cost?
The 25 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Stagecoach South day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 25 bus?
The 25 is operated by Stagecoach South.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.