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.
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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Take the train to London Charing Cross and then to Cardiff Central.
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Take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Cardiff (CWL).
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Take the train to London Victoria then take the bus to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 40m | £90($110) | hourly | 336km (209 miles) |
Train to Gatwick Airport, Fly + 1 similar | 4h 25m | £140($165) | hourly | 895km (556 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 45m | £330($390) | hourly | 639km (397 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 6hrs | £34($40) | hourly | 378km (235 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 10m | £58($69) | 3 times a week | 386km (240 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | £58($69) | on demand | 335km (208 miles) |
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