How to travel from Portsmouth to Seaton, United Kingdom

The distance between Portsmouth and Seaton is around 505km (314 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Portsmouth to Seaton by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Eastleigh then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Seaton Carew.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £205($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo then York and then to Thornaby.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £32($38)
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Drive

Drive to Seaton Carew.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance505km (314 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portsmouth and Seaton

There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Seaton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £32 ($38) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($245).

The distance between Portsmouth and Seaton is around 505km (314 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (87 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Portsmouth and Seaton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Seaton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £205 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Seaton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £32 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Portsmouth and Seaton. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Portsmouth to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, York and Thornaby. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

South Western Railway, LNER, Grand Central and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Portsmouth and Seaton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Portsmouth and Seaton. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Portsmouth to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Middlesbrough. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Portsmouth and Seaton. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Seaton. We recommend that you take the train to Eastleigh then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Seaton Carew. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Seaton is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Seaton. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Portsmouth and Seaton. The distance is around 505km (314 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Seaton is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Portsmouth and Seaton

Transport options from Portsmouth to Seaton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 15m
£205($245)
once daily554km (344 miles)
Train to Woking, plane4h 20m
£285($340)
once daily575km (357 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
£220($265)
every 2 hours534km (332 miles)
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), train5hrs
£250($300)
hourly868km (540 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane5h 5m
£145($170)
once daily650km (404 miles)
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), train5h 30m
£265($315)
hourly958km (595 miles)
Train
4h 40m
£84($100)
every 2 hours518km (322 miles)
Bus
10h 40m
£32($38)
twice daily615km (382 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
£88($105)
on demand505km (314 miles)

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Airports near Seaton

The following major airports near Seaton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Seaton
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Seaton
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Seaton