There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Herstmonceux Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Brightontrain Portsmouth & Southsea - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from Brighton to Polegatetrain Brighton - Eastbourne / ...
3h 44m£36–67Drive 74.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portsmouth to Herstmonceux Castlecar 74.6 mi
1h 27m£18–26Line 700 bus, train, line 53 bus
- Take the bus from Civic Offices to Bus Stationbus 700
- Take the train from Chichester to Brightontrain
- Take the train from Brighton to Polegatetrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Wood Lanebus 53
4h 39m£30–55Bus, line 28 bus
- Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Old Steinebus Vc3
- Take the bus from Royal Pavilion to High Streetbus 28
5h 10m£19–34
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Herstmonceux Castle is to bus and line 28 bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Herstmonceux Castle is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £18 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Herstmonceux Castle. However, there are services departing from Clarence Pier and arriving at Wood Lane via Royal Pavilion and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Herstmonceux Castle. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Polegate via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Herstmonceux Castle is 75 miles. The road distance is 75 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Herstmonceux Castle without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Portsmouth to Herstmonceux Castle, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Herstmonceux Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Clarence Pier station.
Portsmouth to Herstmonceux Castle train services, operated by Southern, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Herstmonceux Castle is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 28 bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Herstmonceux Castle, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Herstmonceux Castle via Brighton, Polegate, Railway Station, and Wood Lane in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clarence Pier to Herstmonceux Castle via Old Steine, Royal Pavilion, High Street, Tesco, and Wood Lane in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Southern
Train from Brighton to Polegate
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- Southern
Train from Chichester to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–29
- Website
- Southern
Train from Brighton to Polegate
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South
Bus from Civic Offices to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South East
Bus from Railway Station to Wood Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach South East
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Clarence Pier to Old Steine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01273 886200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Brighton & Hove
Bus from Royal Pavilion to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- Brighton & Hove
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Herstmonceux Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Old Steine station.
Portsmouth to Herstmonceux Castle train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Brighton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Herstmonceux Castle is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Portsmouth to Herstmonceux Castle.
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