What is the distance between Southampton and Portsmouth?

The distance separating Southampton and Portsmouth is 16 miles (25 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Southampton to Portsmouth?

If you're headed to Portsmouth from Southampton, chances are that your bus will leave from Southampton Coach Station and arrive at The Hard Interchange. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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Next departures

Next departures for Southampton to Portsmouth on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:20am	Southampton Coach Station	50m	6:10am	The Hard Interchange	Cheapest
1:50am	Southampton Coach Station	50m	2:40am	The Hard Interchange	Fastest
1:50am	Southampton Coach Station	50m	2:40am	The Hard Interchange	No tags
5:20am	Southampton Coach Station	50m	6:10am	The Hard Interchange	No tags
8:55am	Southampton Coach Station	55m	9:50am	The Hard Interchange	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to Portsmouth on November 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:20am	Southampton Coach Station	50m	6:10am	The Hard Interchange	Cheapest
1:50am	Southampton Coach Station	50m	2:40am	The Hard Interchange	Fastest
1:50am	Southampton Coach Station	50m	2:40am	The Hard Interchange	No tags
5:20am	Southampton Coach Station	50m	6:10am	The Hard Interchange	No tags
8:55am	Southampton Coach Station	55m	9:50am	The Hard Interchange	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to Portsmouth on November 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:20am	Southampton Coach Station	50m	6:10am	The Hard Interchange	Cheapest
1:50am	Southampton Coach Station	50m	2:40am	The Hard Interchange	Fastest
1:50am	Southampton Coach Station	50m	2:40am	The Hard Interchange	No tags
5:20am	Southampton Coach Station	50m	6:10am	The Hard Interchange	No tags
8:55am	Southampton Coach Station	55m	9:50am	The Hard Interchange	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to Portsmouth on November 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:50am	Southampton Coach Station	50m	2:40am	The Hard Interchange	CheapestFastest
1:50am	Southampton Coach Station	50m	2:40am	The Hard Interchange	No tags
5:20am	Southampton Coach Station	50m	6:10am	The Hard Interchange	No tags
5:20am	Southampton Coach Station	50m	6:10am	The Hard Interchange	No tags
8:55am	Southampton Coach Station	55m	9:50am	The Hard Interchange	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to Portsmouth on November 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:20am	Southampton Coach Station	50m	6:10am	The Hard Interchange	Cheapest
1:50am	Southampton Coach Station	50m	2:40am	The Hard Interchange	Fastest
1:50am	Southampton Coach Station	50m	2:40am	The Hard Interchange	No tags
5:20am	Southampton Coach Station	50m	6:10am	The Hard Interchange	No tags
8:55am	Southampton Coach Station	55m	9:50am	The Hard Interchange	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Southampton to Portsmouth

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Portsmouth. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

30mAverage Duration

16 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $10	Average Duration55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$15 - $36	Average Duration46m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $4	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,704 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29704 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $8

National Express Southampton Portsmouth recent customer reviews

Over 1 hour late

Gavin R.

May 26, 2023

Professional drivers. On time departures.

Tunde O.

July 24, 2019

Lovely return trip. Drivers very friendly and helpful 😀

Tina C.

September 12, 2018

Megabus UK

3.5/54,267 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Southampton and Portsmouth?

Stops in Southampton

A - Southampton Coach Station

B - Southampton Bus Stop

C - W. Esplanade Bus Station - Southampton

D - Bus Stop Queensway

E - Southampton Central

F - Ferry Terminal

Stops in Portsmouth

A - The Hard Interchange

B - Portsmouth (Rudmore Roundabout)

C - Portsmouth International Port

D - International Port

E - Hilsea Bus Stop (Drayton Garage Services)

F - Portsmouth Bus Stop The Hard F

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Southampton to Portsmouth by bus

What is the distance between Southampton and Portsmouth?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Southampton to Portsmouth?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/07

$6

11/08

$6

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11/10

$6

11/11

$6

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$6

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$6

11/14

$6

The cheapest trip from Southampton to Portsmouth was searched and found on Nov 7, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $11 for a bus ticket from Southampton to Portsmouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-11.

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