VC3 Southsea, Portsmouth - Brighton ↔ Brighton - Southsea, Portsmouth
Operated by National Express. First bus 08:00, last bus 23:45. 2 journeys on weekdays.
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.
| Old Steine (Stop S4) | 08:00 |
|---|---|
| Marine Parade (Stop A) | 08:40 |
| High Street (Stop R) | 09:20 |
| Bus Station (Bay 1) | 09:35 |
| Hermitage Bridge (W-bound) | 09:55 |
| Solent Road (N-bound) | 10:05 |
| Clarence Pier (Stop C) | 10:30 |
Route map
All stops on route VC3
VC3 towards Brighton - Southsea, Portsmouth
- Old Steine (Stop S4) Brighton
- Marine Parade (Stop A) Worthing
- High Street (Stop R) Bognor Regis
- Bus Station (Bay 1) Chichester
- Hermitage Bridge (W-bound) Hermitage
- Solent Road (N-bound) Havant
- Clarence Pier (Stop C) Southsea
VC3 towards Southsea, Portsmouth - Brighton
- Clarence Pier (Stop C) Southsea
- Solent Road (S-bound) Havant
- Hermitage Bridge (E-bound) Hermitage
- Bus Station (Bay 1) Chichester
- High Street (Stop D) Bognor Regis
- Marine Parade (Stop G) Worthing
- Old Steine (Stop S4) Brighton
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 28 Aug 2026 From: Chichester Bus Station, Southgate, Chichester To: Southsea, Clarence Pier, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea Via: Emsworth, Havant Name or No.: VC3 Service type: Limited Stop Effective date: 28 August 2026 End date: 30 August 2026 Other de
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first VC3 bus?
The first VC3 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last VC3 bus?
The last VC3 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 VC3 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 VC3 bus?
The VC3 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.