How to travel from Chelmsford to Hastings, United Kingdom

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.

3 routes found

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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Train via Stratford (London)

Take the train to Stratford (London) then Ashford International and then to Hastings.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £48($57)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hastings.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance126km (78 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and Hastings

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Chelmsford to Hastings

Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and Hastings

Transport options from Chelmsford to Hastings
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Stratford (London) + 1 similar
1h 45m
£48($57)
hourly165km (102 miles)
Train2h 15m
£46($54)
hourly146km (91 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£22($26)
on demand126km (78 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