How to travel from Canterbury to Hastings, United Kingdom

The distance between Canterbury and Hastings is around 65km (40 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 57min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Canterbury 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 Ashford International and then to Hastings.

  • Duration57min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Rye then take the bus to Railway Station.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Hastings.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Canterbury Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Hastings.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance72km (45 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canterbury and Hastings

There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Hastings by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 57min.

The distance between Canterbury and Hastings is around 65km (40 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 59km (36 miles)

It takes around 57min to get from Canterbury and Hastings by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Hastings is to take the train which takes around 57min and will set you back approx £18 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Hastings. It typically takes around 57min and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ashford International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 57min.

South Eastern Trains Service and Southern Service run train services between Canterbury and Hastings. Trains depart hourly and will take around 57min, 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 Canterbury and Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to Ashford International and then to Hastings. instead which will take 57min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to Ashford International and then to Hastings. instead which will take 57min.

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 Canterbury and Hastings. The distance is around 72km (45 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 57min and will usually cost around £18 ($21).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Canterbury and Hastings

Transport options from Canterbury to Hastings
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
57min
£18($21)
hourly65km (40 miles)
Train and Bus
1h 15m
£19($22)
hourly66km (41 miles)
Taxi
1hr
£100($120)
on demand72km (45 miles)
Drive
1hr
£13($15)
on demand72km (45 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