The average bus between Madrid and Portsmouth takes 33h 24m and the fastest bus takes 30h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 Madrid and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 3:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and take an average of 33h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Madrid 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 Madrid to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Paris, Quai de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 24m.
Madrid to Portsmouth bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Portsmouth bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at St Georges Square station.
Book your Madrid to Portsmouth bus tickets online with ALSA, FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Madrid and Portsmouth is 1,172 km. The road distance is 1,856 km.
You can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to St Georges Square via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria in around 29h 55m.