The distance between London and Hastings is around 99km (62 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from London to Hastings by train and car. 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 Hastings.
South Eastern Trains Service
+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from London to Hastings by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($22).
The distance between London and Hastings is around 99km (62 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 88km (55 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from London and Hastings by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from London to Hastings is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £19 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between London and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Hastings. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and Hastings with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 35m.
South Eastern Trains Service run train services between London and Hastings. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, 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 London and Hastings. We recommend that you drive to Hastings. instead which will take 1h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to Hastings. instead which will take 1h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from London and Hastings. The distance is around 106km (66 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £34 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 35m | £34($40) | every 30 mins | 99km (62 miles) |
Drive | 1h 25m | £19($22) | on demand | 106km (66 miles) |
South Eastern Trains Service
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The following major airports near Hastings offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.