The distance between Blackpool and Hastings is around 465km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Blackpool 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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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Hastings.
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Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to London Marble Arch then take the train to St Leonards Warrior Square.
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There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Hastings by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).
The distance between Blackpool and Hastings is around 465km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 412km (256 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Blackpool and Hastings by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Hastings is to take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £125 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Blackpool and Hastings. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Blackpool to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston, London Euston and London Bridge station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
Avanti West Coast, South Eastern Trains Service and Southern Service run train services between Blackpool and Hastings. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Blackpool and Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Hastings. instead which will take 4h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Hastings. instead which will take 5hrs.
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 Blackpool and Hastings. The distance is around 504km (313 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 20m | £125($145) | hourly | 465km (289 miles) |
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 5hrs | £275($325) | hourly | 466km (289 miles) |
Train to Liverpool Lime Street, plane | 5h 20m | £145($170) | hourly | 897km (557 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 5h 35m | £290($345) | hourly | 588km (366 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 5h 45m | £250($300) | hourly | 504km (313 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 8h 15m | £51($60) | every 20 mins | 505km (314 miles) |
Train and Bus | 8h 40m | £66($78) | every 4 hours | 550km (342 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | £87($105) | on demand | 504km (313 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hastings offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.