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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Brighton to Portsmouth from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

$17

tomorrow

$17

Saturday

$16

Sunday

Monday

$17

Tuesday

Wednesday

$14

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 10m	10:45 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	10:55 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 10:45:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
National Express	3h 50m	11:05 AM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	2:55 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 11:05:00 AM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
National Express	3h 10m	9:40 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	12:50 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 9:40:00 PM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
National Express	12h 5m	10:50 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	10:55 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 10:50:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
National Express	12h 2m	10:53 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	10:55 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 10:53:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 2m

Did you know that if you travel from Brighton to Portsmouth via Hove, you can save more than $-5? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  4h 15m
  
  Brighton
  
  1 mi
  
  7:40 AM
  
  Hove
  King Alfred Leisure Centre
  
  11:55 AM
  
  Portsmouth
  The Hard Interchange
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 7:40:00 AM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 50m	8:05 AM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	11:55 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 8:05:00 AM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
National Express	3h 55m	11:05 AM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	3:00 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 11:05:00 AM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
National Express	12h 0m	10:45 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	10:45 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 10:45:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
National Express	11h 55m	10:50 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	10:45 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 10:50:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
National Express	11h 52m	10:53 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	10:45 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 10:53:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 52m

Did you know that if you travel from Brighton to Portsmouth via Hove, you can save more than $-4? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  4h 15m
  
  Brighton
  
  1 mi
  
  7:40 AM
  
  Hove
  King Alfred Leisure Centre
  
  11:55 AM
  
  Portsmouth
  The Hard Interchange
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from King Alfred Leisure Centre, Hove (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 7:40:00 AM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 0m	10:45 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	10:45 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 10:45:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
National Express	4h 0m	3:05 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	7:05 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:05:00 PM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
National Express	3h 15m	6:20 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	9:35 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:20:00 PM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
National Express	11h 55m	10:50 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	10:45 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 10:50:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
National Express	11h 52m	10:53 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	10:45 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 10:53:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 52m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 10m	10:45 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	10:55 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$9	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 10:45:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
National Express	12h 5m	10:50 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	10:55 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$9	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 10:50:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
National Express	12h 2m	10:53 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	10:55 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$9	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 10:53:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 2m
National Express	11h 58m	10:57 PM	Brighton	Patcham Place	10:55 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$9	A Bus from National Express goes from Patcham Place, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 10:57:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 58m
National Express	3h 35m	6:05 AM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	9:40 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 6:05:00 AM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 5m	10:45 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	10:50 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 10:45:00 PM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
National Express	12h 10m	10:45 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	10:55 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 10:45:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
National Express	12h 0m	10:50 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	10:50 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 10:50:00 PM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
National Express	12h 5m	10:50 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	10:55 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 10:50:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
National Express	11h 57m	10:53 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	10:50 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 10:53:00 PM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 57m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	12h 5m	10:45 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	10:50 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 10:45:00 PM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
National Express	12h 10m	10:45 PM	Brighton	Pool Valley Coach Station	10:55 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 10:45:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
National Express	12h 5m	10:50 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	10:55 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 10:50:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
National Express	12h 0m	10:50 PM	Brighton	Preston Circus	10:50 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Circus, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 10:50:00 PM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
National Express	12h 2m	10:53 PM	Brighton	Preston Park	10:55 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Preston Park, Brighton (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 10:53:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 2m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Brighton to Portsmouth is $9 on 12/7/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Brighton and Portsmouth

See here how frequent the connections between Brighton and Portsmouth are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 98 daily buses from Brighton to Portsmouth. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 75 daily coaches between Brighton and Portsmouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 162 buses from Brighton to Portsmouth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Brighton and Portsmouth, with 60 offers.

Facts about the bus from Brighton to Portsmouth

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 89 times every day by bus from Brighton to Portsmouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Brighton to Portsmouth starting from $9!

Cheapest Bus	$9
Fastest Bus	2h 56m
Earliest Bus	4:40 AM
Latest Bus	10:57 PM
Daily Bus Routes	89 Ø
Distance	41.3 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Brighton to Portsmouth

Every day, 89 buses from 1 bus companies leave Brighton for Portsmouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

$23

Friday 12/05

$21

Saturday 12/06

$21

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$25

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$14

Thursday 12/11

$23

Friday 12/12

$30

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$50

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Brighton to Portsmouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Brighton to Portsmouth, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $9, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Brighton to Portsmouth. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $17.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Brighton to Portsmouth, with $9. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $17.

How to save money travelling from Brighton to Portsmouth

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Brighton to Portsmouth in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Brighton to Portsmouth, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Brighton to Portsmouth are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Brighton to Portsmouth

These are the most booked bus companies between Brighton to Portsmouth from our users.

National Express from Brighton to Portsmouth

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Brighton to Portsmouth:

Cheapest Price	$9
Fastest Bus	2h 56m
Earliest Bus	4:40 AM
Last Bus	10:57 PM
Daily Connections	89 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Brighton and Portsmouth

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Brighton and Portsmouth.

Patcham Place

London Road

Pool Valley Coach Station

Pool Valley 11-12

Preston Circus

Preston Road

Preston Park

Preston Road 223A

Central Bus Station

The Hard Interchange

The Hard 6

University

Cambridge Rd

International Port

George Byng Way

Southsea Hoverport

City Shops South (Stop D) Bus Station

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Brighton to Portsmouth? Compare all modes of transports from Brighton to Portsmouth.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Brighton to Portsmouth

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Brighton to Portsmouth? Or which bus companies serve the route Brighton to Portsmouth? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Brighton to Portsmouth bus

How much does a Brighton Portsmouth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $9 and takes 12h 10m to reach Portsmouth. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Brighton to Portsmouth?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $9 and $48. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Portsmouth.

On average, how many connections are available from Brighton to Portsmouth each day?

Every day, the Brighton to Portsmouth bus route is served by approximately 89 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Brighton to Portsmouth take?

The fastest bus from Brighton to Portsmouth is offered by National Express and takes 2h 56m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $24. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Brighton to Portsmouth?

The earliest bus arriving in Portsmouth from Brighton starts at 4:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Brighton to Portsmouth?

The latest bus trip departing from Brighton for Portsmouth starts at 10:57 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Brighton Portsmouth route?

When traveling by bus from Brighton to Portsmouth, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Portsmouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Brighton and Portsmouth by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Brighton to Portsmouth bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Brighton Portsmouth bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Brighton Portsmouth bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Brighton to Portsmouth on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Brighton to Portsmouth

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Brighton and to Portsmouth

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Brighton and to Portsmouth. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!