How to travel from Hastings to Plymouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Hastings and Plymouth is around 431km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Hastings to Plymouth 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 and Plane

Take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £440($525)
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Train

Take the train to London Charing Cross and then to Plymouth.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Gatwick Airport then take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station and then to Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £57($68)
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Drive

Drive to Plymouth.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance431km (268 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hastings and Plymouth

There are several options for getting from Hastings to Plymouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £57 ($68) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £440 ($525).

The distance between Hastings and Plymouth is around 431km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Hastings and Plymouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hastings to Plymouth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £440 ($525).

The cheapest way to travel between Hastings and Plymouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hastings and Plymouth. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hastings to Plymouth. 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 5h 5m.

South Eastern Trains Service, Great Western Railway, Southern Service, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Hastings and Plymouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 5m, 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 Plymouth. We recommend that you take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hastings to Plymouth. We recommend that you take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Plymouth is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Plymouth. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Plymouth. The distance is around 431km (268 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hastings to Plymouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).

How do I get from Hastings to Plymouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Hastings and Plymouth

Transport options from Hastings to Plymouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 40m
£440($525)
hourly596km (371 miles)
Train to Gatwick Airport, plane4h 45m
£190($220)
every 4 hours535km (332 miles)
Train to London Charing Cross, plane6h 10m
£650($770)
hourly1,350km (839 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 5m
£120($145)
hourly465km (289 miles)
Train via Clapham Junction6h 15m
£125($150)
every 2 hours481km (299 miles)
Train and Bus
8hrs
£57($68)
every 20 mins495km (308 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
£74($88)
on demand431km (268 miles)

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Airports near Plymouth

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

NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Plymouth
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Plymouth
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Plymouth