What is the cheapest way to get from East Sussex to Portsmouth?

The cheapest way to get from East Sussex to Portsmouth is to line 28 bus and bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Sussex to Portsmouth?

The fastest way to get from East Sussex to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between East Sussex and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from East Sussex to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from The Brewers Arms and arriving at Clarence Pier via Tesco and Old Steine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between East Sussex and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from East Sussex to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from East Sussex to Portsmouth?

The distance between East Sussex and Portsmouth is 82 miles. The road distance is 74.1 miles.

How do I travel from East Sussex to Portsmouth without a car?

The best way to get from East Sussex to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £30 - £70.

How long does it take to get from East Sussex to Portsmouth?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from East Sussex to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Sussex to Portsmouth bus from?

East Sussex to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Tesco station.

Where do I catch the East Sussex to Portsmouth train from?

East Sussex to Portsmouth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.

Train or bus from East Sussex to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from East Sussex to Portsmouth is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus and bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the East Sussex to Portsmouth bus arrive?

East Sussex to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Old Steine station.

Where does the East Sussex to Portsmouth train arrive?

East Sussex to Portsmouth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Brighton station.

Can I drive from East Sussex to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between East Sussex to Portsmouth is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from East Sussex to Portsmouth.

Where can I stay near Portsmouth?

There are 3050+ hotels available in Portsmouth.

East Sussex to Portsmouth - 4 ways to travel via train, line 53 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from East Sussex to Portsmouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Brightontrain Eastbourne - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from Brighton to Portsmouth & Southseatrain Brighton - Portsmouth & Southsea / ...
3h 39m
£34–69
Drive 73.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Sussex to Portsmouthcar 73.7 mi
1h 29m
£18–26
Line 53 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Brewers Arms to Railway Stationbus 53
2. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Brighton Stationbus 12X / ...
3. Take the train from Brighton to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
4h 18m
£30–54
Line 28 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Tesco to Old Steinebus 28
2. Take the bus from Old Steine to Clarence Pierbus Vc3
5h 24m
£19–35

East Sussex to Portsmouth by bus and train

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3h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.4 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between East Sussex, England and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a bus from The White Horse Inn to Portsmouth & Southsea via Gildredge Road, Eastbourne, and Brighton in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Brewers Arms to Clarence Pier via High Street, Tesco, and Old Steine in around 5h 24m.

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