Bus and Coach from Portsmouth to Loughborough: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Portsmouth to Loughborough

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

today

tomorrow

£29

Tuesday

£27

Wednesday

Thursday

£29

Friday

£37

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 45m	03:05	Portsmouth	University	11:50	Loughborough	The Rushes	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 03:05:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
National Express	6h 40m	07:05	Portsmouth	University	13:45	Loughborough	The Rushes	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 07:05:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	7h 55m	08:00	Portsmouth	University	15:55	Loughborough	The Rushes	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 08:00:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	7h 36m	10:34	Portsmouth	University	18:10	Loughborough	The Rushes	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 10:34:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 36m
National Express	8h 11m	12:19	Portsmouth	University	20:30	Loughborough	The Rushes	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 12:19:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 11m

Did you know that if you travel from Portsmouth to Loughborough via London, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  5h 36m
  
  0
  
  10:49
  
  Portsmouth
  University
  
  12:50
  
  London
  Wandsworth
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £12
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 10:49:00 to Wandsworth, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 15m
  
  0
  
  13:10
  
  London
  Finchley Road Station
  
  16:25
  
  Loughborough
  The Rushes
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 13:10:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Travel Time is 1h 4m shorter, and you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 45m	03:05	Portsmouth	University	11:50	Loughborough	The Rushes	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 03:05:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
National Express	8h 25m	05:20	Portsmouth	University	13:45	Loughborough	The Rushes	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 05:20:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	8h 20m	07:35	Portsmouth	University	15:55	Loughborough	The Rushes	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 07:35:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
National Express	7h 21m	10:49	Portsmouth	University	18:10	Loughborough	The Rushes	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 10:49:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 21m
National Express	7h 51m	12:39	Portsmouth	University	20:30	Loughborough	The Rushes	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 12:39:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 51m

Did you know that if you travel from Portsmouth to Loughborough via London, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  5h 36m
  
  0
  
  10:49
  
  Portsmouth
  University
  
  12:50
  
  London
  Wandsworth
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £12
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 10:49:00 to Wandsworth, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 15m
  
  0
  
  13:10
  
  London
  Finchley Road Station
  
  16:25
  
  Loughborough
  The Rushes
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 13:10:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Travel Time is 1h 45m shorter, and you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 45m	03:05	Portsmouth	University	11:50	Loughborough	The Rushes	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 03:05:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
National Express	8h 25m	05:20	Portsmouth	University	13:45	Loughborough	The Rushes	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 05:20:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	7h 21m	10:49	Portsmouth	University	18:10	Loughborough	The Rushes	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 10:49:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 21m
National Express	7h 51m	12:39	Portsmouth	University	20:30	Loughborough	The Rushes	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 12:39:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 51m
National Express	7h 56m	15:54	Portsmouth	University	23:50	Loughborough	The Rushes	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 15:54:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 56m

Did you know that if you travel from Portsmouth to Loughborough via London, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  5h 36m
  
  0
  
  10:49
  
  Portsmouth
  University
  
  12:50
  
  London
  Wandsworth
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £12
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 10:49:00 to Wandsworth, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 15m
  
  0
  
  13:10
  
  London
  Finchley Road Station
  
  16:25
  
  Loughborough
  The Rushes
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 13:10:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Travel Time is 1h 45m shorter, and you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 30m	03:20	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	11:50	Loughborough	The Rushes	Economy	£37	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 03:20:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	6h 45m	07:20	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	14:05	Loughborough	The Rushes	Economy	£37	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 07:20:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	8h 10m	08:20	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	16:30	Loughborough	The Rushes	Economy	£37	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 08:20:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	7h 45m	10:50	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	18:35	Loughborough	The Rushes	Economy	£37	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 10:50:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	7h 55m	12:35	Portsmouth	The Hard Interchange	20:30	Loughborough	The Rushes	Economy	£37	A Bus from National Express goes from The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 12:35:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Portsmouth to Loughborough via Fareham, you can save more than £3? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 8%
  
  7h 20m
  
  Portsmouth
  
  8 km
  
  06:45
  
  Fareham
  Bus Station
  
  14:05
  
  Loughborough
  The Rushes
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £34
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Fareham (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 06:45:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 14:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Did you know that if you travel from Portsmouth to Loughborough via London, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  5h 36m
  
  0
  
  10:49
  
  Portsmouth
  University
  
  12:50
  
  London
  Wandsworth
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £12
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University, Portsmouth (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 10:49:00 to Wandsworth, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 15m
  
  0
  
  13:10
  
  London
  Finchley Road Station
  
  16:25
  
  Loughborough
  The Rushes
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Finchley Road Station, London (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 13:10:00 to The Rushes, Loughborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Travel Time is 1h 9m shorter, and you will save £14

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Portsmouth to Loughborough is £19 on 10/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Portsmouth and Loughborough

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily coaches from Portsmouth to Loughborough. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Portsmouth and Loughborough.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 21 coaches from Portsmouth to Loughborough, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Portsmouth and Loughborough, with 7 offers.

Facts about coaches from Portsmouth to Loughborough

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 14 times every day by bus from Portsmouth to Loughborough in one click! Book your bus ticket from Portsmouth to Loughborough starting from £19!

Cheapest Bus	£19
Fastest Bus	6h 25m
Earliest Coach	03:05
Latest Coach	20:10
Daily Bus Connections	14 Ø
Distance	217.6 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Portsmouth to Loughborough

Every day, 14 buses from 1 coach companies leave Portsmouth for Loughborough: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 14/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 08/12

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

Sunday 14/12

Monday 15/12

£29

Tuesday 16/12

£27

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£29

Friday 19/12

£37

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£37

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

£32

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£40

Sunday 28/12

Monday 29/12

£37

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

The cheapest time to travel from Portsmouth to Loughborough

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

With a price starting from £27, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Portsmouth to Loughborough. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £36.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Portsmouth to Loughborough, with £27. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £27.

How to save money travelling from Portsmouth to Loughborough

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 Portsmouth to Loughborough 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 Portsmouth to Loughborough, 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 coaches from Portsmouth to Loughborough are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Portsmouth to Loughborough

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

National Express from Portsmouth to Loughborough

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

Cheapest Price	£27
Fastest Coach	6h 25m
Earliest Coach	03:05
Last Coach	20:10
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	13/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Portsmouth and Loughborough

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Portsmouth and Loughborough.

The Hard Interchange

The Hard 6

University

Cambridge Rd

International Port

George Byng Way

Southsea Hoverport

City Shops South (Stop D) Bus Station

The Rushes

University

Ashby Road 200

Railway Station

Holywell Way

Ashby Road

Service and Comfort on the bus from Portsmouth to Loughborough

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

FAQs about the Portsmouth to Loughborough bus

How much does a Portsmouth - Loughborough coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Portsmouth - Loughborough bus trip is available from £19 and takes 8h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Portsmouth to Loughborough is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £19 to £37. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Portsmouth - Loughborough route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Portsmouth to Loughborough is offered by roughly 14 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Loughborough from Portsmouth take?

The quickest coach from Portsmouth to Loughborough is provided by National Express and takes 6h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £29. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Portsmouth to Loughborough?

The earliest bus to Loughborough departs from Portsmouth at 03:05. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Portsmouth to Loughborough?

The latest bus to Loughborough departs from Portsmouth at 20:10. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Portsmouth - Loughborough route?

Passengers looking to travel from Portsmouth to Loughborough can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Loughborough?

You can check all the direct connections between Portsmouth and Loughborough 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 bus to Loughborough from Portsmouth?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Portsmouth Loughborough bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Portsmouth Loughborough 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 travelling 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 Portsmouth to Loughborough on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Portsmouth and to Loughborough

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