The average bus between Bournemouth and Portsmouth takes 2h 53m and the fastest bus takes 2h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bournemouth to Portsmouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Bournemouth and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 5:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Bournemouth to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Victoria Park station.
Book your Bournemouth to Portsmouth bus tickets online with National Express and First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport.
The distance between Bournemouth and Portsmouth is 56.1 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Victoria Park via Coach Station and Marlands in around 2h 33m.