How to travel from Hastings to Belfast, United Kingdom
The distance between Hastings and Belfast is around 637km (396 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Hastings to Belfast by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Belfast → Hastings if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Ashford International, plane
Take the train to Ashford International and then to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to London Bridge and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£175($210)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hastings and Belfast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hastings to Belfast by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £68 ($80) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).
The distance between Hastings and Belfast is around 637km (396 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 604km (375 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Hastings and Belfast by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Hastings to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Hastings and Belfast is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £68 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hastings and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Ashford International and then to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hastings and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Ashford International and then to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hastings to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Belfast is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Belfast. Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hastings to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hastings to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hastings and Belfast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Ashford International, plane + 6 similar | 3h 10m | £215($255) | hourly | 662km (411 miles) |
| Train to Gatwick Airport, Fly | 3h 30m | £115($135) | hourly | 638km (396 miles) |
| Train to London Charing Cross, Fly | 3h 40m | £195($230) | hourly | 637km (396 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 55m | £150($180) | hourly | 684km (425 miles) |
| Train to Ashford International, plane | 4h 10m | £125($150) | hourly | 709km (441 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 4h 25m | £110($130) | hourly | 733km (456 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 40m | £86($100) | hourly | 731km (454 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 11h 10m | £175($210) | 3 times a week | 651km (405 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 14h 20m | £68($80) | twice daily | 965km (600 miles) |
| Train to London Charing Cross, bus and ferry | 14h 30m | £72($85) | twice daily | 965km (600 miles) |
| Train to London Victoria, bus and ferry | 16hrs | £115($135) | 3 times a week | 748km (465 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 40m | £135($160) | every 4 hours | 847km (526 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hastings and Belfast
Bus companies
Airport Bus Express
Aircoach
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Train operators
Southern Service
South Eastern Trains Service
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Airports near Belfast
The following major airports near Belfast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Belfast
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Belfast