The distance between Birmingham and Hastings is around 284km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Birmingham to Hastings by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Euston and then to Hastings.
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Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Hastings.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Hastings.
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There are several options for getting from Birmingham to Hastings by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £79 ($95).
The distance between Birmingham and Hastings is around 284km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Birmingham and Hastings by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Hastings is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £79 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Birmingham and Hastings. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Birmingham to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and London Bridge station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.
Avanti West Coast, London Midland, South Eastern Trains Service and Southern Service run train services between Birmingham and Hastings. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Birmingham and Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Hastings. instead which will take 3h 5m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birmingham to Hastings. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Hastings. instead which will take 4h 5m.
The closest major airport to Hastings is Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Hastings. London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Birmingham and Hastings. The distance is around 310km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birmingham to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 5m | £79($95) | hourly | 284km (176 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 5m | £160($185) | hourly | 909km (565 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5hrs | £33($39) | every 2 hours | 324km (202 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | £54($64) | on demand | 310km (193 miles) |
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Southern Service
The following major airports near Hastings offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.