Solent

Free bus travel for Pompey fans

Solent from First Bus is offering FREE travel to Pompey fans on the last game of the season at Fratton Park. 

On 3 May 2025, Portsmouth fans can travel for free, to and from the last home game of the season.

Football supporters will be able to travel for free between 9.30 and 12.30 and then again between 14.15 and 16.15. To claim their free travel, fans will just need to show the driver either their match day ticket or season ticket.

Fans can use Solent from Bus’s routes across the city to get to the game, including Solent from First Bus Service No 1 as a direct link to Fratton Park. 

Solent from First Bus at Fratton Park

First Bus South Director, James Eustace, said: "Together to the finish line! Enjoy free match day travel from Solent from First Bus and join your fellow Pompey fans at Fratton Park for the season’s final home game.

“We hope this free travel will be a great incentive to further encourage people to choose the bus as their preferred method of travel, especially on matchdays.”  

Mark Judges, Portsmouth FC Director of Sales, saidSolent from First Bus’ buses will provide supporters with a sustainable transportation option to and from Fratton Park, benefiting our local community. 

“We’re delighted that First Bus are offering our supporters the chance to travel to the final game of the season at Fratton Park for free.  This generous gesture exemplifies their commitment to our passionate fanbase, and we have no doubt it will be warmly embraced.”