Tours and day trips
Sightseeing by coach in and around Portsmouth and England, with day trips to Southampton.
Charter coach rental in Portsmouth
Charter coaches with professional drivers in Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom.
Coach hire with driver in Portsmouth
Charter a coach in Portsmouth for tour groups, conferences, concerts, sports fixtures, school trips and incentive travel. Full-size coaches carry roughly 45 to 57 passengers (approximate), midi coaches about 25 to 35.
Coach routes from Portsmouth often include Southampton (≈25 km), Bognor Regis (≈30 km), Worthing (≈50 km) and Basingstoke (≈50 km), and transfers to London (≈105 km). Multi-day bus tours can start or end in Portsmouth.
Cruise port bus services in Portsmouth
Portsmouth is a cruise port, so we also arrange cruise shore excursion buses in Portsmouth: a coach or minibus with driver waiting at the cruise terminal or pier, a guided or self-planned sightseeing loop, and a return in good time before all-aboard. For turnaround days we organise Portsmouth cruise terminal transfers between the ship, hotels, the railway station and Southampton Airport (SOU) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH).
Coach hire in Portsmouth for
Events and conferences
Shuttle coaches between hotels and venues in Portsmouth, timed to your agenda.
Airport groups
Coach transfers from Southampton Airport (SOU) for large arrivals and departures.
Multi-day bus tours
Round trips from Portsmouth through United Kingdom and across borders, with one point of contact.
Which bus is right for your group?
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
More bus services in Portsmouth
Coach hire near Portsmouth
- Coach hire in Southampton ≈25 km
- Coach hire in Bognor Regis ≈30 km
- Coach hire in Worthing ≈50 km
- Coach hire in Basingstoke ≈50 km
- Coach hire in Bournemouth ≈55 km
- Coach hire in Brighton ≈65 km
- Coach hire in Woking ≈70 km
- Coach hire in Bracknell ≈70 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances. All coach hire pages in United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a coach in Portsmouth?
A full-size coach typically seats about 45 to 57 passengers and a midi coach about 25 to 35 (approximate).
Can we take the coach on a day trip from Portsmouth?
Yes. Coach day trips from Portsmouth to Southampton, Bognor Regis and Worthing are easy to arrange.
Do you run shore excursion coaches from the Portsmouth cruise port?
Yes. Send the ship, arrival and all-aboard times, and the passenger count — we quote a shore excursion coach with driver from the cruise terminal.
Is the driver included in coach hire?
Yes. Coaches always come with a professional driver; driving-time rules are respected in the planning.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near Portsmouth.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near Portsmouth, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.