There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Mablethorpe by train, bus, or car
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Train via Stevenage
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
- Take the train from Horsham to Stevenagetrain
- Take the train from Stevenage to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
8h 57m£101–171Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 151
10h 30m£38–63Drive 218 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Mablethorpecar 218 mi
4h 8m£54–78Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
11h 29m£126–198
Portsmouth to Mablethorpe by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Mablethorpe is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Mablethorpe is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Mablethorpe station. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport, St Margaret's Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Mablethorpe. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Skegness via Horsham, Stevenage and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Mablethorpe is 273 miles. The road distance is 219.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Mablethorpe without a car is to train via Stevenage which takes 8h 57m and costs £100 - £180.
It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Portsmouth to Mablethorpe, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Mablethorpe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Mablethorpe train services, operated by Southern, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Mablethorpe is to train via Stevenage which takes 8h 57m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Mablethorpe, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bus Station via Horsham, Stevenage, Grantham, Skegness, and Bus Station in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Horsham to Stevenage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Stevenage to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from Stevenage to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grantham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Portsmouth to Mablethorpe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Portsmouth to Mablethorpe train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Horsham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Mablethorpe is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Portsmouth to Mablethorpe.
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