How to travel from Luton to Hastings, United Kingdom

The distance between Luton and Hastings is around 150km (93 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Luton 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 London St Pancras International then Ashford International and then to Hastings.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £56($66)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hastings.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance174km (108 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Luton and Hastings

There are several options for getting from Luton to Hastings by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £56 ($66).

The distance between Luton and Hastings is around 150km (93 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 133km (83 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Luton and Hastings by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Luton to Hastings is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £56 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £46 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Hastings. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International and Ashford International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

East Midlands Railways, Thameslink, South Eastern Trains Service and Southern Service run train services between Luton and Hastings. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Luton and Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International then Ashford International and then to Hastings. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International then Ashford International and then to Hastings. instead which will take 1h 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 Luton and Hastings. The distance is around 174km (108 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £56 ($66).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Luton and Hastings

Transport options from Luton to Hastings
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 50m
£56($66)
hourly180km (112 miles)
Train via London Bridge2h 35m
£46($54)
hourly150km (93 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£30($36)
on demand174km (108 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Luton and Hastings

Train operators

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