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Compare train and bus for Hastings to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hastings to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €27, while a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€27 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around €27 compared to roughly €26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€0. The journey takes 2h 45m versus 2h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Hastings to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hastings to Portsmouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:53 AM 3h19 Hastings 10:12 AM Portsmouth €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:53 AM 3h19 Hastings 10:12 AM Portsmouth €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:53 AM 3h19 Hastings 10:12 AM Portsmouth €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hastings and Portsmouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hastings station (HGS) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
- Travel with Southern to go to Portsmouth by train.
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