The distance between Portsmouth and Hastings is around 136km (84 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Portsmouth to Hastings by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Brighton and then to Hastings.
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There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Hastings by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($29).
The distance between Portsmouth and Hastings is around 136km (84 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 117km (72 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Portsmouth and Hastings by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Hastings is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £25 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Portsmouth and Hastings. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Portsmouth to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brighton. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
Southern Service and Great Western Railway run train services between Portsmouth and Hastings. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Portsmouth and Hastings. We recommend that you drive to Hastings. instead which will take 1h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to Brighton and then to Hastings. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Hastings is Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Hastings. London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Portsmouth and Hastings. The distance is around 138km (86 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £26 ($31).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 30m | £26($31) | hourly | 136km (84 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | £25($29) | on demand | 138km (86 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hastings offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.