How to travel from Manchester to Hastings, United Kingdom
The distance between Manchester and Hastings is around 388km (241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Manchester to Hastings by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hastings → Manchester if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Hastings.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£255($305)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train via London Euston
Take the train to London Euston then Ashford International and then to Hastings.
- Duration3h 40m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Hastings.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£35($41)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Manchester and Hastings
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Manchester to Hastings by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £255 ($305).
The distance between Manchester and Hastings is around 388km (241 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 350km (217 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Manchester and Hastings by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Manchester to Hastings is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £255 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Manchester and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Manchester and Hastings. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Manchester to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and London Bridge station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Avanti West Coast, South Eastern Trains Service and Southern Service run train services between Manchester and Hastings. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Manchester and Hastings. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Hastings. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Manchester to Hastings. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Hastings. instead which will take 3h 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 Manchester and Hastings. The distance is around 441km (274 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manchester to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Manchester and Hastings
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 35m | £255($305) | hourly | 388km (241 miles) |
| Fly to Southampton (SOU), train | 4h 5m | £255($305) | hourly | 510km (317 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train | 4h 5m | £105($125) | hourly | 853km (530 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY), train | 4h 15m | £450($530) | hourly | 969km (602 miles) |
Train via London Euston + 1 similar | 3h 40m | £115($135) | hourly | 427km (265 miles) |
| Train | 3h 40m | £110($130) | hourly | 397km (246 miles) |
Bus and Train | 7h 15m | £35($41) | every 3 hours | 454km (282 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | £77($90) | on demand | 441km (274 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Manchester and Hastings
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Train operators
South Eastern Trains Service
Southern Service
South Western Railway
Bus companies
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