Find coaches from Cardiff to Portsmouth

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Next departures from Cardiff to Portsmouth on 17 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
National Express
Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Clinic)
Portsmouth University (Spinnaker Sports Centre)CheapestFastest
National Express
Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Clinic)
Portsmouth University (Spinnaker Sports Centre)No tags
National Express
Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Clinic)
Portsmouth University (Spinnaker Sports Centre)No tags
National Express
Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Clinic)
Portsmouth University (Spinnaker Sports Centre)No tags
National Express
Cardiff (Gabalfa Interchange, o/s Clinic)
Portsmouth University (Spinnaker Sports Centre)No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cardiff to Portsmouth

Bus
Average priceUS$15 - US$54Average duration7h 17m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$77 - US$109Average duration3h 19m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$32 - US$32Average duration3h
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Cardiff to Portsmouth

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Portsmouth. The journey takes about 7 hours 17 minutes and with fares starting at just US$15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
7h 17mAverage duration
US$15Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cardiff to Portsmouth: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$27
Average bus trip duration7h 17m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure03:25
Distance103 miles
Latest bus departure19:58

Cardiff to Portsmouth Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cardiff - Portsmouth

  1. How far is Portsmouth from Cardiff by coach?

    The distance between Cardiff and Portsmouth by coach is approximately 102 miles (165 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Cardiff to Portsmouth without a car?

    The best way to go from Cardiff to Portsmouth without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11/10
US$16
12/10
US$32
Today
US$14
14/10
US$14
15/10
No data
16/10
No data
17/10
US$18
18/10
US$28
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cardiff to Portsmouth was searched and found on 14 Oct 2025 with a price of US$14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Portsmouth as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$14 to US$69 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Portsmouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$14, which is on 2025-10-14.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cardiff and Portsmouth!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cardiff to Portsmouth, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cardiff to Portsmouth will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cardiff to Portsmouth while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cardiff to Portsmouth?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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