How to travel from Bournemouth to Hastings, United Kingdom

The distance between Bournemouth and Hastings is around 209km (130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Hastings by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HastingsBournemouth if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Hastings.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £82($95)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Gatwick Airport South Terminal Coach Station then take the train to Eastbourne then take the bus to Pier.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £35($42)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Hastings.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance212km (132 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Hastings

There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Hastings by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £35 ($42) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £37 ($44).

The distance between Bournemouth and Hastings is around 209km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 174km (108 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Bournemouth and Hastings by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Hastings is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £37 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £35 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Hastings. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo and London Bridge station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

South Western Railway, South Eastern Trains Service, Southern Service, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Bournemouth and Hastings. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Bournemouth and Hastings. We recommend that you drive to Hastings. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Hastings. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Bournemouth and Hastings. The distance is around 212km (132 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £82 ($95).

How do I get from Bournemouth to Hastings

Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Hastings

Transport options from Bournemouth to Hastings
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
£82($95)
hourly271km (169 miles)
Train via Southampton Central3h 35m
£45($53)
hourly209km (130 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 25m
£35($42)
5 times a day312km (194 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
£37($44)
on demand212km (132 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