How to travel from Inverness to Hastings, United Kingdom
The distance between Inverness and Hastings is around 858km (533 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Inverness to Hastings by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hastings → Inverness if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Inverness (INV) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Hastings.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Hastings.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£115($140)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Gatwick Airport South Terminal Coach Station then take the train to Eastbourne.
- Duration14h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£61($72)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inverness and Hastings
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Inverness to Hastings by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £61 ($72) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).
The distance between Inverness and Hastings is around 858km (533 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 800km (497 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Inverness and Hastings by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Inverness to Hastings is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £61 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Hastings. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and London Bridge station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.
LNER, South Eastern Trains Service, Southern Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Inverness and Hastings. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 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 Inverness and Hastings. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Hastings. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Hastings. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Hastings. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Inverness and Hastings. The distance is around 985km (612 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Hastings is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Inverness and Hastings
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 50m | £140($165) | hourly | 859km (534 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 3h 60m | £220($260) | hourly | 871km (541 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 4h 20m | £230($275) | hourly | 858km (533 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 30m | £185($220) | every 3 hours | 937km (582 miles) |
| Train to Dyce, plane | 6h 20m | £310($365) | every 3 hours | 938km (583 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 9h 40m | £115($140) | once daily | 1,028km (639 miles) |
| Train via London Euston | 12h 50m | £79($95) | once daily | 1,042km (647 miles) |
Bus and Train | 14h 15m | £61($72) | once daily | 1,081km (672 miles) |
Drive | 10h 30m | £170($200) | on demand | 985km (612 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Inverness and Hastings
Train operators
Southern Service
South Eastern Trains Service
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Oxford Bus Company
Airports near Hastings
The following major airports near Hastings offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Hastings
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 81km (50 miles) from Hastings
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 99km (62 miles) from Hastings