The distance between Colchester and Hastings is around 168km (104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Colchester to Hastings by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hastings → Colchester if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Stratford (London) then Ashford International and then to Hastings.
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There are several options for getting from Colchester to Hastings by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £56 ($66) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).
The distance between Colchester and Hastings is around 168km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 117km (73 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Colchester and Hastings by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Colchester to Hastings is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £56 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Colchester and Hastings. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Colchester 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 25m.
Greater Anglia, South Eastern Trains Service and Southern Service run train services between Colchester and Hastings. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Colchester and Hastings. We recommend that you drive to Hastings. instead which will take 1h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Hastings. instead which will take 2h 25m.
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 Colchester and Hastings. The distance is around 168km (104 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £56 ($66).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Stratford (London) + 1 similar | 2hrs | £58($69) | hourly | 200km (124 miles) |
Train | 2h 25m | £56($66) | hourly | 181km (112 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | £30($35) | on demand | 168km (104 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.