The average bus between Portsmouth and Bournemouth takes 4h 1m and the fastest bus takes 2h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portsmouth to Bournemouth. 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 4 times a day between Portsmouth and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 4:00 AM. All services require a transfer at ASDA & Marlands and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Bournemouth station via ASDA & Marlands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Portsmouth to Bournemouth bus services, operated by First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport, depart from City Shops South station.
Portsmouth to Bournemouth bus services, operated by First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport, arrive at Bournemouth Station.
Book your Portsmouth to Bournemouth bus tickets online with First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport and National Express.
The distance between Portsmouth and Bournemouth is 56.1 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a bus from City Shops South to Bournemouth Station via ASDA & Marlands and Coach Station in around 3h 23m.
