How to travel from London to Hastings, United Kingdom

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.

2 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Hastings.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
Operated by

South Eastern Trains Service

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Drive

Drive to Hastings.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance106km (66 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Hastings

There 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from London to Hastings

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Hastings

Transport options from London to Hastings
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
£34($40)
every 30 mins99km (62 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
£19($22)
on demand106km (66 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