5 of the best coach trips you can take from Portsmouth

From the bright lights of London to crafting fairs and Christmas markets, there are plenty of options for a coach trip away from Portsmouth
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If you fancy a break to a destination in England, travelling from Portsmouth or Fareham, then these are five of the best currently on offer.

Prices correct at time of writing.

London Capital Bargain Break

From the bright lights of London to crafting fairs and Christmas markets, there are plenty of options for a coach trip away from Portsmouth (Photo: Shutterstock)From the bright lights of London to crafting fairs and Christmas markets, there are plenty of options for a coach trip away from Portsmouth (Photo: Shutterstock)
From the bright lights of London to crafting fairs and Christmas markets, there are plenty of options for a coach trip away from Portsmouth (Photo: Shutterstock)

Travel from Portsmouth with Omega Breaks to the capital city, for a London Capital Bargain Break.

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From a morning pickup from Portsmouth, travel by coach to central London. You will then have time to spend at leisure, exploring the sights and attractions of the city. You can also be picked up from Fareham, if you prefer.

After exploring London, the coach will take you to your hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.

Travel from Portsmouth with Omega Breaks to the capital city, for a London Capital Bargain Break (Photo: Shutterstock)Travel from Portsmouth with Omega Breaks to the capital city, for a London Capital Bargain Break (Photo: Shutterstock)
Travel from Portsmouth with Omega Breaks to the capital city, for a London Capital Bargain Break (Photo: Shutterstock)

On day two, after breakfast at the hotel, you will head back into central London for more time to spend at your leisure. The coach departs for home in the mid-afternoon.

You will stay at a well-appointed three or four star hotel outside London. Rooms are en-suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Dates: 1 and 8 August, 5 September, 3 October, 7 and 14 November 2020

Price from: £109

London and Buckingham Palace

Travel with Omega Breaks to London from Portsmouth.

From a morning pickup, you will travel by coach to central London, where you will have time to spend at leisure, exploring the sights and attractions.

Later, the coach will take you to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. Again, you will stay at a three or four star hotel outside London, in an en-suite room. Other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

On day two, after breakfast at the hotel, you will head back into central London for the included entrance to Buckingham Palace.

The coach will depart for home in the mid-afternoon.

Dates: 1 and 8 August, 5 September 2020

Price from: £129

Longleat Sky Safari 2020

Travel with Angela Holidays to visit the biggest annual hot air balloon festival in Europe. Morning departure to Longleat to arrive at 1pm for a safari drive through.

You will have the chance to wander round the house and through the gardens. At 5pm, the hot air balloons will take to the air.

Get picked up for the trip from Fareham - West Street, bus stop by RBS bank at 10.40am.

The coach trip includes Entrance to Longleat House, the Safari Drive and main square attractions.

Coach departure for the return journey will be 6.30pm.

Date: 12 September 2020

Price from: £49.50

OAP Price from: £47

Craft 4 Crafters Day Trip

Embrace all things crafts at the Craft4Crafters Show at the Bath & West Showground, travelling with Angela Holidays.

Discover over 150 of the finest craft suppliers selling everything from fabrics, stamping, papercraft, needlecrafts and sewing machines.

Set off from Fareham - West Street bus stop by British Heart Foundation Shop at 7.20am.

Coach trip includes coach travel, admission tickets to the show, 20 per cent discount voucher in the restaurant and a free show guide.

Date: 16 October 2020

Price from: £20

Skipton & Grassington Christmas Markets

Travel from Portsmouth with JustGo! Holidays to the Yorkshire Dales for a two night, three day festive trip.

The trip includes:

Return coach travel

Two nights at a selected three or four star hotel with dinner and breakfast

Excursion to Haworth & Grassington Dickensian Festival

En-route visit to Skipton Yuletide Festival

Dates: 4 and 11 December 2020

Price from: £129