X5
X5 Bus Times – Southampton City Centre ↔ Portsmouth
15:03
18 minThe Hard Interchange 16:4315:30
45 minThe Hard Interchange 17:3116:00
75 minThe Hard Interchange 17:3816:30
105 minThe Hard Interchange 18:3017:40
175 minThe Hard Interchange 19:30MON-FRI · 26 services07:05 — 19:45
The X5 bus runs between Southampton City Centre and Portsmouth, operated by First Bus. This route has 83 stops.
Customer ServiceMonday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Accessibility: Buses have low-floor access and designated wheelchair spaces where wheelchair users have priority. Recognised assistance animals travel free, buggies and pushchairs go in designated zones, and folding bicycles are allowed.
Fares & Tickets
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No more than 3 on most routes across England from 1 January 2025
Passes through:
Southampton City CentreSt MarysChapelWoolstonSholingOld NetleyLowfordBursledonLower SwanwickSarisburyLocks HeathWarsashSegensworthTitchfield CommonTitchfieldCatisfieldHeathfieldFarehamWallingtonPortchesterPaulsgroveContinental PortMile EndLandportCity CentrePortseaPortsmouth
Where does the X5 bus stop?
The X5 serves 83 stops passing through Southampton City Centre, St Marys, Chapel, Woolston, Sholing, Old Netley, Lowford, Bursledon, Lower Swanwick, Sarisbury, Locks Heath, Warsash, Segensworth, Titchfield Common, Titchfield, Catisfield, Heathfield, Fareham, Wallington, Portchester, Paulsgrove, Continental Port, Mile End, Landport, City Centre, Portsea and Portsmouth. You can find the full list of stops with a route map further up this page.
Does the X5 run on weekends?
Yes, the X5 runs on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend timetable may have fewer departures than weekdays - use the day tabs above to compare.
Can I use a bus pass on the X5?
Most First Bus services accept concessionary bus passes (including the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme for eligible passengers). Contactless payment is widely accepted. Check with First Bus for specific ticket options on this route.
Does the X5 run on bank holidays?
There is no specific bank holiday timetable listed for the X5. On bank holidays, most operators run a Sunday or reduced service. Contact First Bus to confirm bank holiday arrangements.
Sources:
Bus Open Data Service (BODS) for timetable and route data · www.firstbus.co.uk for operator information · BODS Fares API for fare data
NOC: FABD, FYOR, FWYO, FBRA, FLDS, FHUD, FHAL, FSYO, FMAN, FLEI, FSMR, FECS, FESX, FDOR, RRAR, FTVA, FHAM, FBRI, FCWL, FBOS, FPOT, FCYM, FGLA
Valid from 02 Aug 2026 to 29 Aug 2026
Source: Bus Open Data Service
· Last updated: Today
This route serves 83 bus stops across 27 areas.