VC3 Southsea, Portsmouth - Brighton ↔ Brighton - Southsea, Portsmouth

Operated by National Express. First bus 08:00, 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.

VC3 towards Brighton - Southsea, Portsmouth — Monday to Friday (1 journeys)
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

  1. Old Steine (Stop S4) Brighton
  2. Marine Parade (Stop A) Worthing
  3. High Street (Stop R) Bognor Regis
  4. Bus Station (Bay 1) Chichester
  5. Hermitage Bridge (W-bound) Hermitage
  6. Solent Road (N-bound) Havant
  7. Clarence Pier (Stop C) Southsea

VC3 towards Southsea, Portsmouth - Brighton

  1. Clarence Pier (Stop C) Southsea
  2. Solent Road (S-bound) Havant
  3. Hermitage Bridge (E-bound) Hermitage
  4. Bus Station (Bay 1) Chichester
  5. High Street (Stop D) Bognor Regis
  6. Marine Parade (Stop G) Worthing
  7. Old Steine (Stop S4) Brighton

Service history & registered changes

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.