Buses on and off Hayling Island

Buses on and off Hayling Island: Routes, Operators & Live Times

The 30/31 to Havant is the bus link off the island, with route 25 meeting the Hayling Ferry in Portsmouth. Here is what Havant Borough Council lists and where to check live times.

Havant Borough Council lists routes 30/31 as the Havant to Hayling Island bus service. Route 25 meets some Hayling Ferry crossings on the Portsmouth side. For live times use the BusTimes map the council recommends, and the operator's timetable for the service you need.

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Buses to and from Hayling Island

Routes 30/31 are listed by Havant Borough Council's bus services page as "30/31 Havant, Hayling Island". That is the main bus link between the island and the mainland. The council says the borough's bus services are operated by First Bus and Stagecoach, and that Havant bus station, in Elm Lane, is owned by the council and operated by Stagecoach.

We were unable to open the operator's own route page for the 30/31 while researching this guide, so we are not quoting a frequency, first or last bus, or a fare. Check the live timetable before you travel (see below). We have not confirmed which Hayling Island stops the 30/31 calls at.

Route 25 runs between the Hayling Ferry at Eastney and Portsmouth. Havant Borough Council says route 25 meets some crossings of the ferry on the Portsmouth side, and that the nearest public transport connection on the Hayling side is at Staunton Avenue, about 1 mile east of the ferry terminal. A Stagecoach timetable leaflet we found (updated 6 April 2025, so check for a newer one) shows route 25 as "Hayling Ferry to Gunwharf Quays via Eastney, Southsea, Old Portsmouth" and calling at The Hard Interchange. The Hayling Ferry website has a "25 Bus" page and marks which ferry crossings link to the bus. See our ferry guide for sailing times.

Getting to Havant and onward

Havant bus station building is open Monday to Saturday 7am to 6:30pm and Sunday 9am to 3pm, according to the council, and bus services run from the station up to 24 hours a day. It has a waiting area, toilets, an information point and departure displays. Havant railway station is close by at the other end of Market Parade. See our train stations guide.

Other bus routes the council lists around Havant include 20 (Portsmouth, QA Hospital, Leigh Park, Havant), 23 (Havant, Farlington, Cosham, Portsmouth, Southsea) and 700 (Portsmouth, Havant, Emsworth, Chichester). These are mainland services you can change to at Havant.

National Express and Megabus coaches leave from The Hard Interchange in Portsmouth, according to the council, not from Hayling Island.

Live times, timetables and fares

- Live bus times: the council points to the BusTimes map, where you can select a stop for real-time information and track vehicles.
- Timetables and tickets: use the operator's website or app for the service you want, and the Havant council page for the current list of routes.
- Community transport: Hampshire County Council's Connect Havant is a bookable door-to-door service for people whose needs are not met by public buses, as described on the Havant Borough Council transport page above.
- School transport: see Hampshire County Council's school transport pages.

Routes, timings and fares change, so treat any printed timetable as a guide and check the live source on the day.

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Hayling Island to Havant?

Havant Borough Council lists routes 30/31 as 'Havant, Hayling Island'. Check the operator's timetable or the BusTimes map for current times.

Is there a bus from Hayling Island to Portsmouth?

There is no direct route listed by the council. Options include the 30/31 to Havant and then onward by bus or rail, or the Hayling Ferry to Eastney where route 25 meets some crossings.

Where can I check live bus times for Hayling Island?

Havant Borough Council points to the BusTimes map at bustimes.org, where you can choose a bus stop to see real-time information and track vehicles.

How much is a bus fare on Hayling Island?

We could not confirm current fares from an operator page, so we have not quoted any. Check the operator's website or app for the service you are using.

Is there a bus to the Hayling Ferry?

Route 25 meets some ferry crossings on the Portsmouth (Eastney) side. On the Hayling side the council says the nearest public transport connection is at Staunton Avenue, about 1 mile east of the ferry terminal.

Are there night buses from Havant bus station?

Havant Borough Council says bus services run from the bus station up to 24 hours a day. We have not confirmed which routes run at night, so check the timetable.