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Public transport information
Explore public transport options, including buses, trains and travel information across Portsmouth.
Bus and coach services in Portsmouth
Buses run often across Portsmouth and to nearby areas. Two companies run the buses: Stagecoach and First Bus.
Free bus travel
You may be able to get free bus travel in Portsmouth with a concessionary pass.
Disabled persons bus pass
If you are disabled, you can apply for a pass for free travel any time.
Older persons bus pass
If you live in Portsmouth and are over state pension age, you can apply for a pass for free travel from 9am to 2am on weekdays, and all day at weekends and bank holidays.
Companion pass
If you need someone to help you when you travel, you can apply for a companion pass.
Portsmouth Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP)
The Portsmouth BSIP aims to make bus services much better. The council and local bus companies Stagecoach South and First Solent are working together. The plan has £48 million from the Department for Transport.
Real-time bus information
We have put more than 200 Real Time Information (RTI) units at bus stops across the city. These show when buses will arrive, using GPS to track the buses.
The screens show a countdown and can also speak the times for people with sight loss.
Pompey Link: on-demand bus service
Pompey Link is a bookable bus service between Paulsgrove and Port Solent. You can also travel between Port Solent and Queen Alexandra Hospital and Cosham Interchange, to connect with other buses and train services.
This service:
- runs Monday to Saturday, 9am to 7pm (excluding bank holidays)
- uses a minibus that picks you up from your chosen bus stop
- is shared, so you may travel with other passengers
- is operated by local charity Community First
You can book by calling 0333 015 1271 or using the Book a Journey app.
This is a trial service running until March 2027.
Portsmouth Park & Ride
Portsmouth Park & Ride lets you park outside the city and take the PR1 bus to the city centre, Gunwharf Quays, Spinnaker Tower, Historic Dockyard and The Hard Interchange.
The PR1 runs every 15 minutes.
In summer, the PR3 service runs to Clarence Pier at weekends.
Coach services
National Express runs long-distance coaches from The Hard Interchange in Portsea, next to Portsmouth Harbour train station.