How to travel from Hastings to Salisbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Hastings and Salisbury is around 194km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hastings to Salisbury by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SalisburyHastings if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Bridge and then to Salisbury.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £69($82)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Salisbury.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance194km (121 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hastings and Salisbury

There are several options for getting from Hastings to Salisbury by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).

The distance between Hastings and Salisbury is around 194km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (105 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Hastings and Salisbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hastings to Salisbury is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £34 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Hastings and Salisbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hastings and Salisbury. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hastings to Salisbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Bridge and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

South Eastern Trains Service, Southern Service, South Western Railway, First ScotRail Service and Great Western Railway run train services between Hastings and Salisbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Salisbury. We recommend that you drive to Salisbury. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hastings to Salisbury. We recommend that you take the train to London Bridge and then to Salisbury. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Salisbury is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Salisbury. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Salisbury. The distance is around 194km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hastings to Salisbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £69 ($82).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hastings and Salisbury

Transport options from Hastings to Salisbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 50m
£69($82)
hourly232km (144 miles)
Train via Brighton3h 30m
£48($57)
twice daily203km (126 miles)
Train via Brighton3h 40m
£42($50)
hourly203km (126 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
£34($40)
on demand194km (121 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Hastings and Salisbury

Train operators

Airports near Salisbury

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

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Salisbury
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
33km (21 miles) from Salisbury
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Salisbury