How to travel from Holyhead to Hastings, United Kingdom

The distance between Holyhead and Hastings is around 525km (326 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Holyhead to Hastings by train, car, plane and ferry. 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 Euston and then to Hastings.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £140($170)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Hastings.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £335($400)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Hastings.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance547km (340 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Holyhead and Hastings

There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Hastings by train, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £140 ($170) and will take around 5h 20m.

The distance between Holyhead and Hastings is around 525km (326 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 449km (279 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Holyhead and Hastings by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Hastings is to take the train which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £140 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £140 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Hastings. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Holyhead to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and London Bridge station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Avanti West Coast, South Eastern Trains Service, Southern Service and Transport for Wales run train services between Holyhead and Hastings. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Holyhead and Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Hastings. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to Chester and then to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Hastings. instead which will take 6h 25m.

The closest major airport to Hastings is Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Hastings. London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) 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 Holyhead and Hastings. The distance is around 547km (340 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £140 ($170).

How do I get from Holyhead to Hastings

Compare travel optionsbetween Holyhead and Hastings

Transport options from Holyhead to Hastings
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
£140($170)
4 times a day525km (326 miles)
Train via Chester5h 30m
£160($190)
hourly555km (345 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
6h 25m
£335($400)
hourly587km (365 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Train6h 35m
£195($230)
4 times a day700km (435 miles)
Drive
6hrs
£95($110)
on demand547km (340 miles)

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Airports near Hastings

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

LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Hastings
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Hastings
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
99km (62 miles) from Hastings