The average bus between Hartlepool and Portsmouth takes 12h 53m and the fastest bus takes 9h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hartlepool 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 twice daily between Hartlepool and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 1:51 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stand 11 and take an average of 12h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 34m • 2 changes
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10h 39m • 2 changes
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16h 34m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Portsmouth station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
Hartlepool to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.
Hartlepool to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, arrive at St Georges Square station.
Book your Hartlepool to Portsmouth bus tickets online with Stagecoach North East, FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Hartlepool and Portsmouth is 432.2 km. The road distance is 549 km.
You can take a bus from York Road - Central Library to St Georges Square via Bus Station Stand 11 and London Victoria in around 9h 58m.