Vintage Bus Ride

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Take a vintage bus ride across the city this summer, as the City of Portsmouth Preserved Transport Depot hosts a number of services across lots of different routes.

Step aboard and journey across Portsmouth on these classic, expertly preserved buses.

14 April
Free vintage bus service from Portsmouth City Museum

20 April
Open Day at the Depot in Cranleigh Road, Portchester (PO16 9DP). Please note there is no parking on site but a free vintage bus runs from Cosham Railway Station via Portchester Precinct - where there is parking - and the depot.

8 May
Hayling Ferry VE Day 80th anniversary event

18 May
Free vintage seafront service from The D-Day Story

1 June
Free vintage recreation of the 5/6 bus route from Cosham to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

7-8June
Southwick Village D Day Revival Weekend bus services

15 June
Free vintage seafront service from The D-Day Story

12 July
TD4 90th anniversary open day at the depot (see 20 April date for further information)

13 July
Free vintage seafront service from The D-Day Story, plus free vintage bus service to Hayling Ferry using TD4s

11 August
Free vintage bus service from Portsmouth City Museum

17 August
Free vintage seafront service from The D-Day Story

14 September
Free vintage seafront service from The D-Day Story

The seafront service departs The D-Day Story every hour from 11.30am to 3.30pm (inclusive). From The D-Day Story the buses stop at Clarence Pier, Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery (6 minute break), Broad Street/Feltham Row and Canoe Lake, before returning to The D-Day Story at around 5 past the hour.

Departure (and certain arrival) times:
D Day Story (depart): 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30
Clarence Pier: 11:35, 12:35, 13:35, 14:35, 15:35
Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery (arrive): 11:39, 12:39, 13:39, 14:39, 15:39
Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery (depart): 11:44, 12:44, 13:44, 14:44, 15:44
Broad Street/Feltham Row: 11:49, 12:49, 13:49, 14:49, 15:49
Canoe Lake: 11:59, 12:59, 13:59, 14:59, 15:59
D Day Story (arrive): 12:05, 13:05, 14:05, 15:05, 16:05

Please note: times, dates and services are subject to change based on the weather. Check back for updates or follow the CPPTD Facebook page for up-to-date information on the service.

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Guide Prices

The bus rides are free of charge. If you wish to make a donation to fund restoration works on the vehicles, donation forms can be obtained from the volunteer crews.

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Map & Directions

Vintage Bus Tour

Type:Heritage & History

Various pick up points, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3NT

Opening Times

Service from Portsmouth City Museum (14 Apr 2025)
Open Day (20 Apr 2025)
Hayling Ferry VE Day 80th anniversary (8 May 2025)
Seafront service from The D-Day Story (18 May 2025)
Recreation of the 5/6 route (1 June 2025)
Southwick Village D Day Revival Weekend (7 June 2025 - 8 June 2025)
Seafront service from The D-Day Story (15 June 2025)
TD4 90th anniversary open day (12 July 2025)
Seafront service from The D-Day Story (13 July 2025)
Service from Portsmouth City Museum (11 Aug 2025)
Seafront service from The D-Day Story (17 Aug 2025)
Seafront service from The D-Day Story (14 Sept 2025)

* See the 'About' section for more information and timings.

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