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

today

$13

tomorrow

$12

Saturday

$12

Sunday

$10

Monday

$10

Tuesday

Wednesday

$10

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 18m	8:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:18 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 8:00:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 2:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 18m
National Express	6h 15m	8:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:15 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 8:00:00 PM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 20m	6:00 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	12:20 PM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 6:00:00 AM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	6h 15m	6:00 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	12:15 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 6:00:00 AM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	8h 3m	1:27 PM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	9:30 PM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 1:27:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 3m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 48m	8:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:18 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$12	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 8:30:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 48m
National Express	5h 45m	8:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:15 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$12	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 8:30:00 PM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	6h 10m	6:10 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	12:20 PM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 6:10:00 AM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 5m	6:10 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	12:15 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 6:10:00 AM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 0m	5:05 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	11:05 PM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 5:05:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 48m	8:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:18 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$12	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 48m
National Express	5h 45m	8:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:15 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$12	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 PM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	7h 43m	2:12 PM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	9:55 PM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 2:12:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 43m
National Express	7h 38m	2:12 PM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	9:50 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 2:12:00 PM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 38m
National Express	7h 41m	2:14 PM	Bristol	Clifton Down	9:55 PM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Clifton Down, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 2:14:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 41m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 48m	8:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:18 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$10	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 48m
National Express	5h 45m	8:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:15 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$10	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 PM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	6h 38m	8:17 AM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	2:55 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 8:17:00 AM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 38m
National Express	6h 58m	10:27 AM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	5:25 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 10:27:00 AM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 58m
National Express	6h 43m	8:17 AM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	3:00 PM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 8:17:00 AM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 43m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 48m	8:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:18 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$10	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 48m
National Express	5h 45m	8:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:15 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$10	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 PM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	7h 43m	2:12 PM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	9:55 PM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 2:12:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 43m
National Express	7h 38m	2:12 PM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	9:50 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 2:12:00 PM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 38m
National Express	7h 41m	2:14 PM	Bristol	Clifton Down	9:55 PM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Clifton Down, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 2:14:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 41m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 15m	8:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:15 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$9	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 PM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 18m	8:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:18 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$9	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 18m
National Express	8h 23m	10:07 AM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	6:30 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$10	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 10:07:00 AM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 23m
National Express	8h 28m	10:07 AM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	6:35 PM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$10	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 10:07:00 AM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 28m
National Express	8h 26m	10:09 AM	Bristol	Clifton Down	6:35 PM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$10	A Bus from National Express goes from Clifton Down, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 10:09:00 AM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 26m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 15m	8:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:15 AM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$10	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 PM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
National Express	6h 18m	8:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:18 AM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$10	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 PM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 18m
National Express	8h 28m	10:07 AM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	6:35 PM	Portsmouth	University	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 10:07:00 AM to University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 28m
National Express	8h 21m	10:09 AM	Bristol	Clifton Down	6:30 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$13	A Bus from National Express goes from Clifton Down, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 10:09:00 AM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 21m
National Express	7h 53m	8:07 AM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	4:00 PM	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 8:07:00 AM to The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 53m

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

Frequency of bus connections between Bristol and Portsmouth

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 57 daily buses from Bristol to Portsmouth. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 43 daily coaches between Bristol and Portsmouth.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 182 buses from Bristol to Portsmouth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Portsmouth, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bristol to Portsmouth

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 51 times every day by bus from Bristol to Portsmouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bristol to Portsmouth starting from $9!

Cheapest Bus	$9
Fastest Bus	4h 25m
Earliest Bus	5:50 AM
Latest Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	51 Ø
Distance	78.7 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Bristol to Portsmouth

Every day, 51 buses from 1 bus companies leave Bristol 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

$13

Friday 12/05

$32

Saturday 12/06

$12

Sunday 12/07

$10

Monday 12/08

$10

Tuesday 12/09

$10

Wednesday 12/10

$14

Thursday 12/11

$13

Friday 12/12

$29

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

$25

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$25

Wednesday 12/17

$25

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$40

Saturday 12/20

$40

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$45

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$45

Thursday 12/25

$141

Friday 12/26

$64

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Portsmouth

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

With a price starting from $9, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bristol to Portsmouth. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $13.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Portsmouth, with $9. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $12.

How to save money travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol to Portsmouth are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Bristol to Portsmouth

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

National Express from Bristol to Portsmouth

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

Cheapest Price	$9
Fastest Bus	4h 25m
Earliest Bus	5:50 AM
Last Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Connections	51 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Bristol and Portsmouth

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

UWE

Coldharbour Lane

Coach Station

Cannon Street/Whitson St

Bond Street

Bond Street 34

Clifton Down

Whiteladies Road 1-3

University Queens Rd

Queens Road

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 Bristol to Portsmouth? Compare all modes of transports from Bristol to Portsmouth.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bristol to Portsmouth

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

FAQs about the Bristol to Portsmouth bus

How much does a Bristol 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 6h 15m to reach Portsmouth. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $9 and $69. 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 Bristol to Portsmouth each day?

Every day, the Bristol to Portsmouth bus route is served by approximately 51 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Bristol to Portsmouth is offered by National Express and takes 4h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $49. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Portsmouth?

The earliest bus arriving in Portsmouth from Bristol starts at 5:50 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 Bristol to Portsmouth?

The latest bus trip departing from Bristol for Portsmouth starts at 8:00 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 Bristol Portsmouth route?

When traveling by bus from Bristol 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 Bristol and Portsmouth?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol to Portsmouth on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Bristol and to Portsmouth

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