How to travel from Brighton to Hastings, United Kingdom

The distance between Brighton and Hastings is around 64km (40 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 53min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Brighton to Hastings by train, bus, taxi and car. 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 Hastings.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
Operated by

Southern Service

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Eastbourne then take the bus to Pier.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Hastings.

  • Duration53min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Taxi Link

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Drive

Drive to Hastings.

  • Duration53min
  • Distance64km (40 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brighton and Hastings

There are several options for getting from Brighton to Hastings by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 53min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).

The distance between Brighton and Hastings is around 64km (40 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 51km (32 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Brighton and Hastings by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 53min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brighton to Hastings is to take a taxi which takes around 53min and will set you back approx £95 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Hastings. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Brighton and Hastings with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 10m.

Southern Service run train services between Brighton and Hastings. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Brighton and Hastings. We recommend that you take a taxi to Hastings. instead which will take 53min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to Hastings. instead which will take 1h 10m.

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 Brighton and Hastings. The distance is around 64km (40 miles) by road and it will take around 53min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around £14 ($17).

How do I get from Brighton to Hastings

Compare travel optionsbetween Brighton and Hastings

Transport options from Brighton to Hastings
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
£14($17)
hourly64km (40 miles)
Train and Bus
1h 55m
£15($18)
hourly68km (42 miles)
Taxi
53min
£95($110)
on demand64km (40 miles)
Drive
53min
£11($13)
on demand64km (40 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Brighton and Hastings

Train operators

Bus companies

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