Convenient and sustainable journeys into Portsmouth

PR1 buses run daily every 15 minutes

PR3 weekend buses run June – September

every 30 minutes

Buying your Park and Ride ticket couldn’t be simpler!

We offer a range of flexible and affordable fares, with convenient ways to pay through the First Bus app, the RingGo app, or directly from the bus driver by cash, credit/debit card, or contactless payment.

If you’re new to buying tickets with the First Bus app, watch our short video guide to get started. Creating an account is easy and only takes a few minutes.

Each ticket is for up to five people travelling together and you can hop on and off the bus throughout the day together.

Park your car, head to the bus stop by the terminal building and enjoy a convenient and sustainable bus journey into the city!

Ways to pay

Day ticket

Unlimited travel all day on Portsmouth Park and Ride buses

Price

£5
Plus Hoverbus bolt-on – £2

Ways to pay

First Bus app
Bus driver
RingGo app Quote location code 1396

Flexipass

Flexible use anytime within a year.

Price

10 day – £35
20 day – £60
50 day – £145

Ways to pay

First Bus app

Concessionary bus passes, including older person bus passes, cannot be used on park and ride services.

Hoverbus tickets

If you’re travelling on PR1, you can add a Hoverbus return ticket for £2 to reach Clarence Pier, bringing the cost of your ticket to £7. Purchase day tickets and Hoverbus add-ons directly from the bus driver, via the First Bus app or RingGo app.

Hover buses are every 30 minutes from Commercial Road stop C or The Hard stop L

Learn more about the Hoverbus service and view their timetable

A woman and her teenage daughter look at the timetable at Portsmouth Park and Ride

Plan your journey

You’ll find Portsmouth Park and Ride just off junction 1 of the M275. Follow the signs to the car park.

Use our journey planner to get to the park and ride site.

Plan your journey

Getting around the city

Portsmouth is easy to navigate, especially when you travel sustainably. Walking, cycling and public transport are easily accessible ways to get around. Whether you’re exploring the city’s attractions, visiting friends and family, or commuting to work, you’ll benefit from a user-friendly, inclusive and active travel network which connects people and helps develop cleaner air.

Getting around the city