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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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Coach from Portsmouth to London in 1 hour 30 mins (fastest journey)

National Express coaches from Portsmouth to London Victoria Coach Station run up to 12 times daily, starting from £4.00 one-way*, with our fastest journey taking just 1 hour 30 minutes to our Wandsworth stop.

Regular, reliable services connect Portsmouth to the capital with comfort and convenience at unbeatable prices.

Coach from Portsmouth to London in 1 hour 30 mins (fastest journey)

National Express coaches from Portsmouth to London Victoria Coach Station run up to 12 times daily, starting from £4.00 one-way*, with our fastest journey taking just 1 hour 30 minutes to our Wandsworth stop.

Regular, reliable services connect Portsmouth to the capital with comfort and convenience at unbeatable prices.

Portsmouth to London journey information
Fastest journey time 1 hr 30 mins (to Wandsworth)
Cheapest price From £4.00
Distance (approx) 152km
No. of stops 2 (fastest service, other services may vary)
First & last journey daily 3:20am/20:10pm

 

Our Portsmouth to London services and stops

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Our 030 service travels up to 12 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
  • Portsmouth Port (C.F.T.) Cruise & Ferry Terminal
  • Guildford, Park Barn
  • London (Wandsworth)
  • London Victoria Coach Station

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Departing from Portsmouth

Portsmouth Hard Interchange serves as your starting point for London adventures, with coaches departing early morning onwards.

The interchange offers excellent connectivity, hosting Portsmouth Harbour Railway Station and numerous local bus services to ensure smooth connections for your journey to London.

Arriving at London Victoria Coach Station

London Victoria Coach Station places you perfectly for exploring the capital's iconic attractions. The station sits just 300 metres from the tube network, served by the Victoria, District and Circle Lines. Step outside to find convenient bus stops or grab a taxi from the rank on Eccleston Place - London's excitement awaits just moments away.

Take a look at our London Victoria Coach Station facilities.

  

Perfect for:


 Day-trippers wanting quick, direct access to central London
Budget-conscious travellers seeking affordable Portsmouth to London transport
Commuters avoiding train delays and parking hassles

 

Book your Portsmouth to London coach journey today and experience why smart travellers choose National Express for reliable, comfortable and cost-effective travel to the capital.

Frequently asked questions

The first coach leaves from Portsmouth Interchange at 3.20am, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 5.50am.

The last coach leaves from Portsmouth Interchange at 20.10pm, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 22.50pm.

A one-way journey from Portsmouth to London is available from £4.00*.

Our fastest coach journey from Portsmouth to London takes 1 hour 30 mins to our Wandsworth stop. To London Victoria the fastest coach is 2hrs 5 mins

We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.

Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.

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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 26.11.2025 for travel between 26.11.2025 - 23.03.2026.
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