How to travel from Birmingham to Hastings, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Hastings.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Hastings.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £160($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Hastings.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £33($39)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hastings.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance310km (193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birmingham and Hastings

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Birmingham to Hastings

Compare travel optionsbetween Birmingham and Hastings

Transport options from Birmingham to Hastings
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 5m
£79($95)
hourly284km (176 miles)
Plane and Train
4h 5m
£160($185)
hourly909km (565 miles)
Bus and Train
5hrs
£33($39)
every 2 hours324km (202 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£54($64)
on demand310km (193 miles)

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Airports near Hastings

The following major airports near Hastings offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Hastings
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Hastings
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
99km (62 miles) from Hastings