The cheapest and fastest buses from Portsmouth to London
Cheapest price
€22
Average price
€24
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Portsmouth to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to London will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
Of the 18 buses that leave Portsmouth for London on Tue, May 05, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 05 the direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Tue, May 05 the slowest buses will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX03012:55 PM2h30Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange3:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court€221One-way0 transfers
NX0305:35 AM3h15Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange8:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€221One-way0 transfers
NX0303:20 AM2h10Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange5:30 AMLondon, Earl's Court€221One-way0 transfers
NX0306:45 PM2h05Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange8:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€221One-way0 transfers
NX0304:10 PM3h10Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange7:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€221One-way0 transfers
NX0306:45 PM2h05Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange8:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€221One-way0 transfers
NX0303:20 AM2h10Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange5:30 AMLondon, Earl's Court€221One-way0 transfers
NX03011:05 AM2h15Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange1:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€221One-way0 transfers
NX0308:10 PM2h20Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange10:30 PMLondon, Earl's Court€221One-way0 transfers
NX0302:55 PM2h25Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange5:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Portsmouth to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 104 km
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price |
3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Portsmouth to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to London buses for today, Monday, May 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX030 | Delayed 7:10 PM 3:35 PMPortsmouth, International Port | 2h15 | 5:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | On time 8:15 PM Portsmouth, International Port | 2h35 | 10:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 5 | |||||
NX030 | 3:20 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h10 | 5:30 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | 3:20 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h30 | 5:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | 5:35 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h15 | 8:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 · NX032 | 5:35 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 5h40 | 11:15 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
NX030 | 5:35 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h45 | 8:20 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | 7:50 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h30 | 10:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 · NX032 | 9:20 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h15 | 12:35 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
NX030 | 9:20 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h35 | 11:55 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | 9:20 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 3h00 | 12:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | 11:05 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h15 | 1:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | 12:55 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h30 | 3:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX030 | 12:55 PM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange | 2h55 | 3:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to London
Buses from Portsmouth to London run on average 25 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 24 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 104 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 104 km |
Average bus duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
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Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Portsmouth to LondonYou can travel by bus between Portsmouth to London with National Express, Megabus for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Portsmouth to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth to London by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Portsmouth to London
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at The Hard (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 13, 14 Train: South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the terminal (in the station)
- Fast-food outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 20, 700 Train: Portsmouth Harbour
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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