How to travel from Seaton to Portsmouth, United Kingdom
The distance between Seaton and Portsmouth is around 501km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Seaton to Portsmouth by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Portsmouth → Seaton if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£205($245)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£80($95)
Multiple train operators
Bus
Take the bus to Bus Stn then London Victoria Coach Station and then to PORTSMOUTH The Hard.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£40($47)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seaton and Portsmouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Seaton to Portsmouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($245).
The distance between Seaton and Portsmouth is around 501km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (87 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Seaton and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Seaton to Portsmouth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £205 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Seaton and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Seaton and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Seaton to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Thornaby, Darlington, London Kings Cross, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
LNER and South Western Railway run train services between Seaton and Portsmouth. 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 Seaton and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Seaton to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Middlesbrough Bus Station Stand 11, Bus Stn and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.
Megabus UK, National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Seaton and Portsmouth. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seaton to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Portsmouth is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 Seaton and Portsmouth. The distance is around 501km (312 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 Seaton to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Seaton and Portsmouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 3h 20m | £205($245) | twice a week | 554km (344 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, plane | 4h 30m | £285($340) | twice a week | 575km (357 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, Fly | 4h 45m | £220($265) | every 2 hours | 534km (332 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, plane | 4h 50m | £255($300) | every 2 hours | 867km (539 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, plane | 5h 10m | £145($170) | twice a week | 650km (404 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 5h 55m | £245($290) | every 2 hours | 574km (357 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, plane | 6h 20m | £180($215) | every 2 hours | 924km (574 miles) |
Train | 4h 40m | £80($95) | every 2 hours | 531km (330 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 20m | £40($47) | every 4 hours | 559km (347 miles) |
| Bus via Gloucester Green Bus Station | 10h 20m | £39($46) | 3 times a week | 584km (363 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | £87($105) | on demand | 501km (312 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Seaton and Portsmouth
Train operators
LNER
South Western Railway
Grand Central
Southern Service
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Bus companies
Airports near Portsmouth
The following major airports near Portsmouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Portsmouth
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Portsmouth