The average bus between Leicester and Portsmouth takes 6h 14m and the fastest bus takes 5h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 every 4 hours between Leicester and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Portsmouth? 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 Leicester to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Portsmouth station via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Leicester to Portsmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Portsmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at St Georges Square station.
Book your Leicester to Portsmouth bus tickets online with FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Leicester and Portsmouth is 204.6 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to St Georges Square via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 39m.