Portsmouth traffic updates, road closures and travel news. Live traffic information for Hampshire roads, ferries and local transport.
Portsmouth traffic and travel
Portsmouth travel on one page: M27, M275, A27 and A3(M) closures and incidents; where to park and what it costs; live train departures from Portsmouth and Southsea, Portsmouth Harbour, Fratton, Cosham and Havant; Portsmouth bus timetables for the main routes with today's diversions; Gosport Ferry, Hayling Ferry, Wightlink and Hovertravel times; and the port's ferry arrivals, departures and cruise ships.
Roads: M27, M275, A27 and A3(M)
In force now
| Road | What | From | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| A27 | A27 eastbound Fishbourne roundabout to Bognor road carriageway closure | Mon 14 Sep 20:00 | Tue 15 Sep 06:00 |
| A27 | A27 eastbound Fishbourne roundabout to Portfield roundabout carriageway closure | Mon 14 Sep 20:00 | Tue 15 Sep 06:00 |
| M27 | M27 eastbound Jct 2 lane 2 closure on exit slip road | Mon 14 Sep 20:00 | Tue 15 Sep 06:00 |
Planned in the next seven days
| Road | What | From | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| A27 | A27 eastbound Fishbourne roundabout to Bognor road carriageway closure | Wed 16 Sep 20:00 | Thu 17 Sep 06:00 |
| A27 | A27 eastbound Fishbourne roundabout to Bognor road carriageway closure | Fri 18 Sep 20:00 | Sat 19 Sep 06:00 |
| A27 | A27 eastbound Fishbourne roundabout to Portfield roundabout carriageway closure | Tue 15 Sep 20:00 | Wed 16 Sep 06:00 |
| A27 | A27 eastbound Fishbourne roundabout to Portfield roundabout carriageway closure | Fri 18 Sep 20:00 | Sat 19 Sep 06:00 |
| A3 | A3 northbound Dennis to Stoke carriageway closure | Fri 18 Sep 21:00 | Mon 21 Sep 06:00 |
| A27 | A27 eastbound Langstone carriageway closure between the exit and entry slip roads | Mon 21 Sep 21:00 | Tue 22 Sep 06:00 |
| A27 | A27 westbound Langstone entry slip road closure | Mon 21 Sep 21:00 | Tue 22 Sep 06:00 |
| A27 | A27 eastbound A270/Lewes road to Ashcombe roundabout carriageway closure | Thu 17 Sep 20:00 | Fri 18 Sep 06:00 |
| M27 | M27 eastbound lane 1 closure (30/9 to 32/1) | Mon 21 Sep 21:00 | Tue 22 Sep 06:00 |
| M27 | M27 westbound Jct 9 entry slip lane 2 closure | Mon 21 Sep 21:00 | Tue 22 Sep 06:00 |
Trains
Portsmouth & Southsea
Trains running between Southampton Central and Fareham may be delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised. Latest information can be found in the Disruptions area of the National Rail website.
| Due | Expected | Destination and calling points | Plat | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:16 | 21:24 | Portsmouth Harbour This service has been delayed by a late running train being in front of this one (last reported at Hilsea) | 2 | South Western Railway |
| 21:18 | On time | Brighton | Southern | |
| 21:27 | On time | Bristol Temple Meads | 1 | Great Western Railway |
| 21:33 | Cancelled | Littlehampton This service has been cancelled because of a safety inspection of the track | 1 | Southern |
| 21:37 | 21:49 | Portsmouth Harbour This service has been delayed by a speed restriction (last reported at Barnham) | 2 | Southern |
| 21:38 | On time | London Waterloo | 1 | South Western Railway |
| 21:43 | 21:45 | Portsmouth Harbour | 2 | South Western Railway |
| 21:46 | On time | Southampton Central | 3 | South Western Railway |
| 21:48 | 21:57 | Portsmouth Harbour | 2 | Great Western Railway |
| 21:59 | On time | Portsmouth Harbour | 2 | South Western Railway |
| 22:00 | On time | Eastleigh | 1 | South Western Railway |
| 22:09 | On time | Gatwick Airport | 1 | Southern |
Portsmouth Harbour
Trains running between Southampton Central and Fareham may be delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised. Latest information can be found in the Disruptions area of the National Rail website.
| Due | Expected | Destination and calling points | Plat | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:23 | On time | Bristol Temple Meads | 1 | Great Western Railway |
| 21:29 | Cancelled | Littlehampton This service has been cancelled because of a safety inspection of the track | 5 | Southern |
| 21:33 | On time | London Waterloo | 4 | South Western Railway |
| 21:55 | On time | Eastleigh | 3 | South Western Railway |
| 22:05 | On time | Gatwick Airport | 5 | Southern |
| 22:28 | On time | Littlehampton | 5 | Southern |
| 22:33 | On time | Petersfield | 4 | South Western Railway |
| 22:52 | On time | Brighton | 4 | Southern |
Fratton
Trains running between Southampton Central and Fareham may be delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised. Latest information can be found in the Disruptions area of the National Rail website.
| Due | Expected | Destination and calling points | Plat | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:08 | Cancelled | Portsmouth Harbour This service has been cancelled because of a safety inspection of the track (last reported at Southbourne) | 3 | Southern |
| 21:12 | 21:20 | Portsmouth Harbour This service has been delayed by a late running train being in front of this one (last reported at Hilsea) | 3 | South Western Railway |
| 21:22 | On time | Brighton | Southern | |
| 21:23 | 21:26 | Portsmouth & Southsea | 2 | South Western Railway |
| 21:31 | On time | Bristol Temple Meads | 1 | Great Western Railway |
| 21:34 | 21:46 | Portsmouth Harbour This service has been delayed by a speed restriction | 3 | Southern |
| 21:37 | On time | Littlehampton | 1 | Southern |
| 21:40 | 21:42 | Portsmouth Harbour | 3 | South Western Railway |
| 21:42 | On time | London Waterloo | 1 | South Western Railway |
| 21:44 | 21:54 | Portsmouth Harbour | 3 | Great Western Railway |
| 21:50 | On time | Southampton Central | 1 | South Western Railway |
| 21:55 | On time | Portsmouth Harbour | 3 | South Western Railway |
Cosham
Trains running between Southampton Central and Fareham may be delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised. Latest information can be found in the Disruptions area of the National Rail website.
| Due | Expected | Destination and calling points | Plat | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:56 | 21:19 | Southampton Central This service has been delayed by a safety inspection of the track | 1 | Southern |
| 21:14 | 21:17 | Portsmouth & Southsea | 2 | South Western Railway |
| 21:24 | Cancelled | Brighton This service has been cancelled because of a safety inspection of the track | 2 | Southern |
| 21:26 | 21:57 | Southampton Central This service has been delayed by a safety inspection of the track | 1 | Southern |
| 21:54 | On time | Brighton | 2 | Southern |
| 22:00 | On time | Southampton Central | 1 | South Western Railway |
| 22:02 | On time | Portsmouth Harbour | 2 | South Western Railway |
| 22:13 | On time | Eastleigh | 1 | South Western Railway |
| 22:14 | On time | Portsmouth & Southsea | 2 | South Western Railway |
| 22:24 | 22:28 | Brighton This service has been delayed by a safety inspection of the track | 2 | Southern |
| 22:26 | On time | Southampton Central | 1 | Southern |
| 22:56 | 23:08 | Brighton This service has been delayed by a safety inspection of the track | 2 | Southern |
Havant
Trains running between Southampton Central and Fareham may be delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised. Latest information can be found in the Disruptions area of the National Rail website.
| Due | Expected | Destination and calling points | Plat | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:57 | 21:23 | Fratton This service has been delayed by a safety inspection of the track | 2 | Southern |
| 21:19 | 21:50 | Southampton Central This service has been delayed by a safety inspection of the track | 2 | Southern |
| 21:23 | On time | London Victoria | 1 | Southern |
| 21:23 | 21:35 | Portsmouth Harbour This service has been delayed by a speed restriction | 2 | Southern |
| 21:27 | 21:30 | Portsmouth Harbour | 2 | South Western Railway |
| 21:31 | On time | Brighton | 1 | Southern |
| 21:46 | On time | Portsmouth Harbour | 2 | South Western Railway |
| 21:47 | On time | Littlehampton | 1 | Southern |
| 21:54 | On time | London Waterloo | 1 | South Western Railway |
| 22:00 | On time | Brighton | 1 | Southern |
| 22:00 | 22:08 | Portsmouth Harbour This service has been delayed by a fault with the signalling system earlier today | 2 | Southern |
| 22:18 | On time | Southampton Central | 2 | Southern |
Gosport Ferry, Hayling Ferry, Wightlink and Hovertravel times
| Crossing | Route | Every | First | Last | Journey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosport Ferry | Portsmouth Harbour to Gosport | 7.5 min peak, 15 min off-peak | 05:30 | 00:00 (Fri and Sat 00:30) | 4 min |
| Hayling Ferry | Eastney to Hayling Island | 30 min summer, 60 min winter | 07:00 | 20:00 summer, 18:00 winter | 5 min |
| Wightlink FastCat | Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde Pier Head | 30 min | 05:15 | 23:30 | 22 min |
| Wightlink car ferry | Gunwharf to Fishbourne | 30 to 60 min | 04:00 | 23:00 | 45 min |
| Hovertravel | Southsea to Ryde | 30 min | 06:20 | 21:20 | 10 min |
Ferries today: Portsmouth International Port
Arrivals
| Time | Operator | From | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21:30 | Brittany Ferries. | Caen | On Time |
Departures
| Time | Operator | To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21:45 | Brittany Ferries. | Santander | On Time |
| 23:00 | Brittany Ferries. | Caen | On Time |
Wightlink sails from Portsmouth Harbour (FastCat to Ryde) and Gunwharf (car ferry to Fishbourne); Hovertravel runs Southsea to Ryde; the Gosport Ferry crosses the harbour every 15 minutes.
Cruise ships calling at Portsmouth
| Date | Ship | Cruise line | Arrives | Departs | Call type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 15 Sep | Viking Sky | Viking Cruises | 07:00 | 18:00 | Call |
| Fri 18 Sep | Viking Neptune | Viking Cruises | 07:00 | 18:00 | Call |
| Wed 23 Sep | Amadea | Phoenix Reisen | 08:00 | 18:00 | Call |
| Tue 29 Sep | Viking Jupiter | Viking Cruises | 07:00 | 18:00 | Call |
| Thu 1 Oct | National Geographic Endurance | Linblad | 07:00 | 17:00 | Call |
| Sun 4 Oct | Viking Vela | Viking Cruises | 07:00 | 18:00 | Call |
| Sat 10 Oct | Spirit of Adventure | SAGA | 07:00 | 17:00 | Turnaround |
| Sun 11 Oct | Elegant | Vidantaworld | 07:30 | 18:00 | Call |
| Thu 15 Oct | Amadea | Phoenix Reisen | 08:00 | 18:00 | Call |
| Sat 17 Oct | Spirit of Discovery | SAGA | 07:00 | 17:00 | Turnaround |
| Mon 19 Oct | Amera | Phoenix Reisen | 08:00 | 19:00 | Call |
| Sun 25 Oct | Spirit of Adventure | SAGA | 07:00 | 17:00 | Call |
Portsmouth bus timetables: main routes at a glance
| Route | Runs | Every | First | Last | Sunday | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gunwharf - Southsea | no weekday service | 20 min | First | ||
| E1 | Fareham - Gosport | 15 min | 00:25 | 23:45 | 20 min | First |
| F1 | Fareham - Highlands (Thorni Avenue) | 2 hours | 09:30 | 17:30 | no service | First |
| H1 | Clarence Pier - Clarence Pier Via The Hard - Commercial Rd - Civic Offices | 30 min | 06:41 | 19:26 | 30 min | First |
| PR1 | Tipner - The Hard | 15 min | 07:00 | 19:00 | 15 min | First |
| 2 | Gunwharf - Paulsgrove | 12 min | 00:03 | 23:33 | 20 min | First |
| E2 | Fareham - Gosport | 15 min | 00:08 | 23:35 | 20 min | First |
| F2 | Fareham - Highlands (Nashe Way) | 2 hours | 07:50 | 14:45 | no service | First |
| 3 | Fareham - Southsea | no weekday service | 20 min | First | ||
| PR3 | Tipner P&R - Southsea | no weekday service | 10 min | First | ||
| X3 | Fareham - Portsmouth | 30 min | 07:25 | 22:30 | no service | First |
| X4 | Southampton - Portsmouth | hourly | 07:55 | 19:20 | hourly | First |
| 5 | Fareham - Gosport | 30 min | 06:20 | 23:05 | 30 min | First |
| X5 | Southampton - Portsmouth | hourly | 08:30 | 19:45 | hourly | First |
| 7 | City Centre - Wecock Farm | no weekday service | 20 min | First | ||
| 8 | The Hard - Clanfield | no weekday service | 20 min | First | ||
| 9 | Fareham - Gosport | 20 min | 06:43 | 23:15 | 30 min | First |
| 11 | Fareham - Alverstoke | 2 hours | 09:20 | 17:45 | no service | First |
| E1/E2 | E1: Fareham - Gosport E2: Fareham - Gosport | 15 min | 00:25 | 23:45 | 20 min | First |
| 21 | Fareham - Hill Head | 2 hours | 10:12 | 14:34 | no service | First |
| 22 | Highbury - Farlington | hourly | 07:10 | 17:40 | hourly | First |
| 23 | Southsea - Havant | 10 min | 05:00 | 24-hour service | 15 min | Stagecoach |
| X3/X4/X5 | X3: Fareham - Portsmouth X4: Southampton - Portsmouth X5: Southampton - Portsmouth | 30 min | 08:30 | 23:19 | 30 min | First |
| 28/28A | 28: Fareham - Whiteley 28A: Fareham - Whiteley | hourly | 06:46 | 19:00 | no service | First |
Bus service updates
First Bus
Service 21 Temorary route diversion. Hill Head, Solent Road, Hill Head Road, and Crofton Lane.
Due to construction works making the turn from Solent Road into Hill Head Road unsafe for our vehicles, all service 21s will divert via Carisbrooke Avenue. Nearest alternative stop is sited at Carisbrook Avenue. Located at Crofton Lane, opposite the shops.
Service E2, Brockhurst Road, Diversion
Brockhurst Road will be closed OVERNIGHT only between the 11 September and 22 September, between 8pm and 6am. Service E2 will divert away from this area via Military Road and Privett Road in both directions. Alternative stops for boarding and alighting are at The War Memorial Hospital and Brockhurst Roundabout.
Services 3,7,8, Charlotte Street closure.
Charlotte Street will be closed for the whole of September for re-surfacing. Buses will be on a diversion northbound using Marketway and Hope Street roundabout to get to Commercial Road North. No stops are affected but there might be a small delay in times out of the City.
Local buses are run by First Solent and Stagecoach; the Hard Interchange and Cosham are the main hubs.
Parking in Portsmouth: car parks, prices and spaces
| Car park | Where | Capacity | Charge | Height limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunwharf Quays | Gunwharf | 1,600 | £2.50/hr | 2.1m |
| Isambard Brunel Road | City centre | 270 | £2.20/hr | 2.0m |
| Cascades Centre | Commercial Road | 700 | £2.00/hr | 1.9m |
| Portsmouth and Southsea station (Station Street) | City centre | 200 | £2.20/hr | 2.0m |
| Clarence Pier | Southsea seafront | 154 | £2.00/hr | none |
| Southsea Common (Avenue de Caen) | Southsea seafront | 250 | £1.60/hr | none |
| Pyramids Centre | Southsea seafront | 350 | £1.60/hr | none |
| Hard Interchange | The Hard | 87 | £2.20/hr | 2.0m |
| Lakeside Park and Ride | Cosham (M27 J12) | 665 | £4.00/day | 2.4m |
| Bus Station (Wingfield Street) | City centre | 200 | £2.00/hr | 2.0m |
| Fratton Park (match days) | Fratton | 200 | £5.00/day | none |
| All Saints, Church Street | 42 | |||
| Ashby Place | 63 | |||
| Broad Street | 31 | |||
| Clarence Street | 154 | |||
| Farlington Playing Fields | 150 | |||
| Isambard Brunel multi-storey | 468 | |||
| Isambard Brunel surface | 83 | |||
| London Road | 33 | |||
| Market Way | 578 |
On-street parking
Most of Southsea, the city centre and the streets around Fratton Park are residents' parking zones with pay-and-display bays for visitors, typically £1.60 to £2.50 an hour with a two-hour limit in the busiest zones. Match-day restrictions apply within about a mile of Fratton Park. The seafront car parks at Clarence Pier and Southsea Common are the largest for beach visits; the Park and Ride at Lakeside is the cheapest option for a day in the city.