How to travel from Derby to Hastings, United Kingdom

The distance between Derby and Hastings is around 307km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Derby to Hastings by train, bus 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 London St Pancras International

Take the train to London St Pancras International then Ashford International and then to Hastings.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £78($90)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Hastings.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £33($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hastings.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance326km (202 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Hastings

There are several options for getting from Derby to Hastings by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £78 ($90).

The distance between Derby and Hastings is around 307km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 270km (168 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Derby and Hastings by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Derby to Hastings is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £78 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Hastings. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Derby to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International and London Bridge. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

East Midlands Railways, South Eastern Trains Service and Southern Service run train services between Derby and Hastings. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Derby and Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International then Ashford International and then to Hastings. instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Hastings. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Derby and Hastings. The distance is around 326km (202 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £70 ($83).

How do I get from Derby to Hastings

Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Hastings

Transport options from Derby to Hastings
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via London St Pancras International + 1 similar
2h 60m
£78($90)
hourly337km (210 miles)
Train3h 30m
£70($83)
hourly307km (191 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 5m
£33($39)
every 4 hours349km (217 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
£57($67)
on demand326km (202 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