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

today
tomorrow
$38
Sunday
$40
Monday
Tuesday
$41
Wednesday
$41
Thursday
$41

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 4:40 AM Exeter Bus Station 12:15 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $38
National Express 7h 35m 4:55 PM Exeter Bus Station 12:30 AM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $41
National Express 8h 35m 2:05 AM Exeter Bus Station 10:40 AM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $66
National Express 6h 10m 7:45 AM Exeter Bus Station 1:55 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $66
National Express 7h 15m 9:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 4:25 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $76
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Portsmouth via Bristol, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 0m
      0
      3:15 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      5:40 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      5h 45m
      0
      6:30 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      12:15 PM
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 4:40 AM Exeter Bus Station 12:15 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $40
National Express 7h 35m 4:55 PM Exeter Bus Station 12:30 AM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $55
National Express 7h 15m 9:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 4:25 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $64
National Express 6h 50m 12:00 PM Exeter Bus Station 6:50 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $64
National Express 8h 35m 2:05 AM Exeter Bus Station 10:40 AM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $71
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Portsmouth via Bristol, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 0m
      0
      3:15 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      5:40 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      5h 45m
      0
      6:30 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      12:15 PM
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 55m 3:55 AM Exeter Bus Station 10:50 AM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $41
National Express 7h 45m 4:45 PM Exeter Bus Station 12:30 AM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $41
National Express 6h 50m 7:30 AM Exeter Bus Station 2:20 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $59
National Express 6h 30m 12:00 PM Exeter Bus Station 6:30 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $76
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Portsmouth via Bristol, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 0m
      0
      3:15 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      5:40 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • National Express
      6h 15m
      0
      6:00 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      12:15 PM
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 55m 3:55 AM Exeter Bus Station 10:50 AM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $41
National Express 7h 45m 4:45 PM Exeter Bus Station 12:30 AM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $41
National Express 6h 50m 7:30 AM Exeter Bus Station 2:20 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $59
National Express 6h 30m 12:00 PM Exeter Bus Station 6:30 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $64
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Portsmouth via Bristol, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 0m
      0
      3:15 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      5:40 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • National Express
      6h 15m
      0
      6:00 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      12:15 PM
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 55m 3:55 AM Exeter Bus Station 10:50 AM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $41
National Express 7h 45m 4:45 PM Exeter Bus Station 12:30 AM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $41
National Express 6h 30m 12:00 PM Exeter Bus Station 6:30 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $61
National Express 6h 50m 7:30 AM Exeter Bus Station 2:20 PM Portsmouth The Hard Interchange  Economy $64
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Portsmouth via Bristol, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 0m
      0
      3:15 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      5:40 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • National Express
      6h 15m
      0
      6:00 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      12:15 PM
      Portsmouth
      The Hard Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save $18

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Exeter to Portsmouth is $33 on 8/2/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Exeter and Portsmouth

See here how frequent the connections between Exeter and Portsmouth are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Exeter to Portsmouth. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Exeter and Portsmouth.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 10 buses from Exeter to Portsmouth, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Exeter and Portsmouth, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Exeter to Portsmouth

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 4 times every day by bus from Exeter to Portsmouth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Exeter to Portsmouth starting from $33!

Cheapest Bus $33
Fastest Bus 6h 10m
Earliest Bus 2:05 AM
Latest Bus 4:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 107.3 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Exeter to Portsmouth

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Exeter for Portsmouth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
Friday 07/24
Saturday 07/25
$38
Sunday 07/26
$40
Monday 07/27
Tuesday 07/28
Wednesday 07/29
$41
Thursday 07/30
$41
Friday 07/31
$41
Saturday 08/01
$35
Sunday 08/02
$33
Monday 08/03
$41
Tuesday 08/04
$41
Wednesday 08/05
$41
Thursday 08/06
$41
Friday 08/07
$41
Saturday 08/08
Sunday 08/09
Monday 08/10
Tuesday 08/11
$41
Wednesday 08/12
$41
Thursday 08/13
Friday 08/14
Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Exeter to Portsmouth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Exeter to Portsmouth, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $33, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Exeter to Portsmouth. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $41.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Exeter to Portsmouth, with $33. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $59.

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

All bus stations and stops in Exeter and Portsmouth

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Exeter to Portsmouth

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

FAQs about the Exeter to Portsmouth bus

How much does a Exeter Portsmouth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $33 and takes 7h 35m to reach Portsmouth. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $33 and $79. 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 Exeter to Portsmouth each day?

Every day, the Exeter to Portsmouth bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Exeter to Portsmouth is offered by National Express and takes 6h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $66. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Exeter to Portsmouth?

The earliest bus arriving in Portsmouth from Exeter starts at 2:05 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 Exeter to Portsmouth?

The latest bus trip departing from Exeter for Portsmouth starts at 4:45 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 Exeter Portsmouth route?

When traveling by bus from Exeter 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 Exeter and Portsmouth?

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

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

Economy
Economy

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

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