What is the cheapest way to get from Hull to Portsmouth?

The cheapest way to get from Hull to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 9h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hull to Portsmouth?

The fastest way to get from Hull to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Hull and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Hull to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Hull Truck Theatre and arriving at University of Portsmouth via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Hull and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Hull to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Hull and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Doncaster, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Hull to Portsmouth?

The distance between Hull and Portsmouth is 273 miles. The road distance is 250.3 miles.

How do I travel from Hull to Portsmouth without a car?

The best way to get from Hull to Portsmouth without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 51m and costs £40 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Hull to Portsmouth?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Hull to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hull to Portsmouth bus from?

Hull to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hull Truck Theatre station.

Where do I catch the Hull to Portsmouth train from?

Hull to Portsmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.

Train, bus or fly from Hull to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Hull to Portsmouth is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 51m and costs £40 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 9h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £170 - £800 and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the Hull to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Hull to Portsmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Hull to Portsmouth train arrive?

Hull to Portsmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Hull to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Hull to Portsmouth is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Hull to Portsmouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Hull to Portsmouth?

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Hull to Portsmouth - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Hull to Portsmouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Hull to Doncaster
2. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Cross
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southsea
4h 51m
£41–144
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hull Truck Theatre to Heathrow Terminal 5801
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to University of Portsmouth030
9h 5m
£41–98
Drive 248.8 mi
1. Drive from Hull to Portsmouth248.8 mi
4h 25m
£61–88
Fly Humberside Airport to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)HUY - SOU
9h 12m
£173–782
Train
1. Take the train from Hull to King's CrossHull - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & SouthseaLondon Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 23m
£50–166
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hull to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central
4. Take the bus from Central Station - Do Not Use to Victoria ParkX4 / ...
8h 3m
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Hull to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth & Southsea
7h 7m
£91–290
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Hull to York
2. Take the train from York to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
6h 28m
£117–324
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Hull to York
2. Take the train from York to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth & Southsea
7h 11m
£79–339
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Hull to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
6h 14m
£99–255

Hull to Portsmouth by train, foot, and subway

296Weekly Services

4h 51mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 271.8 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Hull, England and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Hull to Portsmouth & Southsea via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hull Truck Theatre to University of Portsmouth via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 9h 5m.

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