U2 Portsmouth to Milton via Somers Town, Fratton
Operated by First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport. First bus 07:50, last bus 22:10. 40 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different U2? 9 other bus routes are numbered U2 elsewhere in the UK — see every U2 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:17 | 08:42 | 09:07 | 09:57 | 10:47 | 11:37 | 12:27 | 13:17 | 14:07 | 14:57 | 15:47 | 16:17 | 16:47 | 17:17 | 18:07 | 18:57 | 19:47 | 20:37 | 21:27 |
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| University of Portsmouth (NE-bound) | 08:17 | 08:42 | 09:07 | 09:57 | 10:47 | 11:37 | 12:27 | 13:17 | 14:07 | 14:57 | 15:47 | 16:17 | 16:47 | 17:17 | 18:07 | 18:57 | 19:47 | 20:37 | 21:27 |
| Highbury Centre (E-bound) | 08:19 | 08:44 | 09:09 | 09:59 | 10:49 | 11:39 | 12:29 | 13:19 | 14:09 | 14:59 | 15:49 | 16:19 | 16:49 | 17:19 | 18:09 | 18:59 | 19:49 | 20:39 | 21:29 |
| Fratton Bridge (E-bound) | 08:23 | 08:48 | 09:13 | 10:03 | 10:53 | 11:43 | 12:33 | 13:23 | 14:13 | 15:03 | 15:53 | 16:23 | 16:53 | 17:23 | 18:13 | 19:03 | 19:53 | 20:42 | 21:32 |
| Prince Albert Road (SE-bound) | 08:30 | 08:55 | 09:20 | 10:10 | 11:00 | 11:50 | 12:40 | 13:30 | 14:20 | 15:10 | 16:00 | 16:30 | 17:00 | 17:30 | 18:20 | 19:10 | 20:00 | 20:48 | 21:38 |
| Langstone Campus (E-bound) | 08:36 | 09:01 | 09:26 | 10:16 | 11:06 | 11:56 | 12:46 | 13:36 | 14:26 | 15:16 | 16:06 | 16:36 | 17:06 | 17:36 | 18:26 | 19:16 | 20:04 | 20:54 | 21:44 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the U2
Adult single £3.00
The same for any journey on the U2, however far you go.
First Bus's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 23 August 2026. Fares change — check with First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport before you travel.
Tickets on the U2
First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport publishes singles on this route for adults.
Adult Single
Ticket types come from First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 4 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route U2
U2 towards Milton
All 18 stops
- University of Portsmouth (NE-bound) Old Portsmouth
- Highbury Centre (E-bound) Somers Town
- Isambard Brunel Road (E-bound) Somers Town
- Somers Road (E-bound) Somers Town
- Bradford Junction (E-bound) Somers Town
- Fratton Bridge (E-bound) Fratton
- Talbot Road (E-bound) Fratton
- Francis Avenue (E-bound) Fratton
- Frensham Road (E-bound) Fratton
- Shepherds Crook (E-bound) Milton
- Prince Albert Road (SE-bound) Milton
- Milton Road (E-bound) Milton
- Hollam Road (E-bound) Milton
- Mayles Road (E-bound) Milton
- Meryl Road (E-bound) Milton
- Waterlock Gardens (E-bound) Milton
- Broom Square (N-bound) Milton
- Langstone Campus (E-bound) Milton
U2 towards Portsmouth
All 18 stops
- Langstone Campus (E-bound) Milton
- Broom Square (S-bound) Milton
- Waterlock Gardens (W-bound) Milton
- Meryl Road (W-bound) Milton
- Mayles Road (W-bound) Milton
- Hollam Road (W-bound) Milton
- Milton Road (W-bound) Milton
- Prince Albert Road (NW-bound) Milton
- Shepherds Crook (W-bound) Milton
- Frensham Road (W-bound) Fratton
- Francis Avenue (W-bound) Fratton
- Talbot Road (W-bound) Fratton
- Fratton Bridge (W-bound) Fratton
- Bradford Junction (W-bound) Somers Town
- Somers Road (W-bound) Somers Town
- Isambard Brunel Road (W-bound) Somers Town
- University House (W-bound) Somers Town
- University of Portsmouth (SW-bound) Old Portsmouth
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change from 1 November 2026 University of Portsmouth, Cambridge Road → University of Portsmouth, Langstone campus
- New service effective 7 September 2026 Monday to Friday (with some Saturdays and Sundays)
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH0006159/543 · Changes in Portsmouth City Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first U2 bus?
The first U2 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last U2 bus?
The last U2 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the U2 bus cost?
First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport's published fares on the U2: adult single £3.00. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the U2 bus?
The U2 is operated by First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport.
Is the U2 bus timetable changing?
Yes — a change to the U2 is registered with the Traffic Commissioner and takes effect on 1 November 2026. See the registration record for details.
Timetable data from First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH0006159/543. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.