VC1 Southsea, Portsmouth - Poole ↔ Poole - Southsea, Portsmouth

Operated by National Express. First bus 08:30, last bus 23:45. 2 journeys on weekdays.

💷 Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with National Express whether this route takes part. Details →

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.

VC1 towards Poole - Southsea, Portsmouth — Monday to Friday (1 journeys)
Seldown Coach Station (Stop S2) 08:30
Bournemouth Station (Stand A) 08:50
Coach Station (NE-bound) 09:40
Clarence Pier (Stop C) 10:30

Route map

All stops on route VC1

VC1 towards Poole - Southsea, Portsmouth

  1. Seldown Coach Station (Stop S2) Poole
  2. Bournemouth Station (Stand A) Lansdowne
  3. Coach Station (NE-bound) Southampton City Centre
  4. Clarence Pier (Stop C) Southsea

VC1 towards Southsea, Portsmouth - Poole

  1. Clarence Pier (Stop C) Southsea
  2. Coach Station (NE-bound) Southampton City Centre
  3. Bournemouth Station (Stand A) Lansdowne
  4. Seldown Coach Station (Stop S2) Poole

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first VC1 bus?

The first VC1 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last VC1 bus?

The last VC1 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the VC1 bus cost?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). National Express day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the VC1 bus?

The VC1 is operated by National Express.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.