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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 13 August at
    Departure city: Brighton
    Departure location: Hove Bus Stop (opp King Alfred Sports Centre)
    Arrival time: 13 August at
    Destination city: Portsmouth
    Destination location: The Hard Interchange
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 13 August at
    Departure city: Brighton
    Departure location: Hove Bus Stop (opp King Alfred Sports Centre)
    Arrival time: 13 August at
    Destination city: Portsmouth
    Destination location: The Hard Interchange
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 13 August at
    Departure city: Brighton
    Departure location: Hove Bus Stop (opp King Alfred Sports Centre)
    Arrival time: 13 August at
    Destination city: Portsmouth
    Destination location: The Hard Interchange
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 13 August at
    Departure city: Brighton
    Departure location: Hove Bus Stop (opp King Alfred Sports Centre)
    Arrival time: 13 August at
    Destination city: Portsmouth
    Destination location: The Hard Interchange
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 13 August at
    Departure city: Brighton
    Departure location: Hove Bus Stop (opp King Alfred Sports Centre)
    Arrival time: 13 August at
    Destination city: Portsmouth
    Destination location: The Hard Interchange
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Brighton to Portsmouth

Bus
Average priceUS$21 - US$33Average duration4h 15m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$32 - US$51Average duration1h 26m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$8 - US$8Average duration2h 10m
3kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Brighton to Portsmouth

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Portsmouth. The journey takes about 1 hour 26 minutes and with fares starting at just US$32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day
1h 26mAverage duration
US$32Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Brighton to Portsmouth: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$29
Average bus trip duration4h 15m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure05:20
Distance41 miles
Latest bus departure07:50

Brighton to Portsmouth Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Brighton - Portsmouth

  1. How far is Portsmouth from Brighton by coach?

    The distance between Brighton and Portsmouth by coach is approximately 42 miles (68 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Portsmouth from Brighton without a car?

    You can travel to Portsmouth from Brighton by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/08
US$27
09/08
US$28
Today
US$28
11/08
US$28
12/08
US$28
13/08
US$27
14/08
US$27
15/08
US$19
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Brighton to Portsmouth was searched and found on 15 Aug 2025 with a price of US$19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Brighton to Portsmouth as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$19 to US$44 for a bus ticket from Brighton to Portsmouth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$19, which is on 2025-08-15.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Brighton and Portsmouth!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Brighton to Portsmouth, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Brighton to Portsmouth will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Brighton to Portsmouth, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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Bus from Brighton to Portsmouth

You can also go to Portsmouth by train

Train from Brighton to Portsmouth

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