The Star

The Star – is reborn for 2020

With fabulous brand new buses that have comfortable seats, free Wi-Fi, next stop announcements and at seat USB charging points, you can rely on The Star to drive you into Portsmouth in style.

Here you can:

view and download timetables and route maps
read more about The Star
sign up for news and special offers

In a hurry?

With real-time travel information online and at many stops along the route, you can plan your day with ease. And with a bus up to every 10 minutes between Waterlooville and Portsmouth, you know you'll never have to wait long for one of our Star services 7 and 8.

New to the bus?

If you haven't tried the bus before, or it's been a long time, just ask our friendly drivers for help. Each one of our uniformed Star drivers has been specially selected for their customer care skills and local knowledge. They'll be delighted to assist you.

Portsmouth Fact: Portsmouth and Southsea Station

Opened as Portsmouth Station on 14 June 1847, it was renamed Portsmouth Town on 2 October 1876 to avoid confusion with Portsmouth Harbour at the end of the line. It then got renamed Portsmouth & Southsea in 1925. The station was once the junction for the Portsmouth Dockyard branch, known as the Admiralty Line, which entered the naval base at the Unicorn Gate.