The distance between Chelmsford and Hastings is around 126km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Hastings by train and car. 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 Stratford (London) then Ashford International and then to Hastings.
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There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Hastings by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £22 ($26).
The distance between Chelmsford and Hastings is around 126km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 98km (61 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Chelmsford and Hastings by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Hastings is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £22 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £46 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Hastings. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and London Bridge Bus Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
Greater Anglia, South Eastern Trains Service and Southern Service run train services between Chelmsford and Hastings. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Chelmsford and Hastings. We recommend that you drive to Hastings. instead which will take 1h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Hastings. instead which will take 2h 15m.
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 Chelmsford and Hastings. The distance is around 126km (78 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £46 ($54).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Stratford (London) + 1 similar | 1h 45m | £48($57) | hourly | 165km (102 miles) |
Train | 2h 15m | £46($54) | hourly | 146km (91 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £22($26) | on demand | 126km (78 miles) |
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South Eastern Trains Service
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The following major airports near Hastings offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.