How to travel from Hastings to Bristol, United Kingdom

The distance between Hastings and Bristol is around 283km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hastings to Bristol 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

Take the train to London Charing Cross and then to Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £83($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Victoria then take the bus to Bristol Bond St.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bristol.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance283km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hastings and Bristol

There are several options for getting from Hastings to Bristol by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £49 ($58).

The distance between Hastings and Bristol is around 283km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Hastings and Bristol by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hastings to Bristol is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £49 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Hastings and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hastings and Bristol. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hastings to Bristol. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Charing Cross and Paddington station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

South Eastern Trains Service and Great Western Railway run train services between Hastings and Bristol. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Hastings and Bristol. We recommend that you drive to Bristol. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hastings to Bristol. We recommend that you take the train to London Charing Cross and then to Bristol Temple Meads. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Hastings and Bristol. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hastings to Bristol is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £83 ($100).

How do I get from Hastings to Bristol

Compare travel optionsbetween Hastings and Bristol

Transport options from Hastings to Bristol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
£83($100)
hourly293km (182 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 10m
£41($48)
4 times a day320km (199 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
£49($58)
on demand283km (176 miles)

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Airports near Bristol

The following major airports near Bristol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Bristol
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Bristol
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Bristol