The average bus between Rotherham and Portsmouth takes 8h 1m and the fastest bus takes 6h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rotherham 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 Rotherham and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 12:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and take an average of 8h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rotherham 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 Rotherham to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Portsmouth station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
Rotherham to Portsmouth bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Rotherham to Portsmouth bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at University of Portsmouth station.
Book your Rotherham to Portsmouth bus tickets online with First South Yorkshire, FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Rotherham and Portsmouth is 293.1 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to University of Portsmouth via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and London Victoria in around 7h 46m.