The average bus between Dover and Portsmouth Harbour takes 7h 15m and the fastest bus takes 5h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dover to Portsmouth Harbour. 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 every 3 hours between Dover and Portsmouth Harbour. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Portsmouth Harbour at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Dover to Portsmouth Harbour? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Portsmouth Harbour. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Portsmouth Harbour station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Dover to Portsmouth Harbour bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Dover to Portsmouth Harbour bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at St Georges Square station.
The distance between Dover and Portsmouth Harbour is 173.4 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a bus from Priory Street to Portsmouth Harbour via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and St Georges Square in around 7h 12m.