How to travel from Hastings to Cardiff, United Kingdom

The distance between Hastings and Cardiff is around 335km (208 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hastings to Cardiff by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Cardiff Central.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train to Gatwick Airport, Fly

Take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Cardiff (CWL).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Victoria then take the bus to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Cardiff.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance335km (208 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hastings and Cardiff

There are several options for getting from Hastings to Cardiff by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £58 ($69).

The distance between Hastings and Cardiff is around 335km (208 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (169 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Hastings and Cardiff by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hastings to Cardiff is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £58 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Hastings and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hastings and Cardiff. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hastings to Cardiff. 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 40m.

South Eastern Trains Service and Great Western Railway run train services between Hastings and Cardiff. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Cardiff. We recommend that you drive to Cardiff. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hastings to Cardiff. We recommend that you take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) 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 Cardiff. The distance is around 335km (208 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hastings to Cardiff is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hastings and Cardiff

Transport options from Hastings to Cardiff
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
£90($110)
hourly336km (209 miles)
Train to Gatwick Airport, Fly + 1 similar
4h 25m
£140($165)
hourly895km (556 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
£330($390)
hourly639km (397 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
£34($40)
hourly378km (235 miles)
Bus and Train6h 10m
£58($69)
3 times a week386km (240 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
£58($69)
on demand335km (208 miles)

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Airports near Cardiff

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

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Cardiff
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Cardiff
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Cardiff