How to travel from Middlesbrough to Hastings, United Kingdom
The distance between Middlesbrough and Hastings is around 485km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Middlesbrough 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 → Middlesbrough if you're planning a return trip.
Train via York
Take the train to York, London Kings Cross then Ashford International and then to Hastings.
- Duration4h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£81($95)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train to Newcastle, plane
Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Hastings.
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£320($375)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus to London Golders Green, Train
Take the bus to London Golders Green then take the train to Ashford International.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£55($65)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Middlesbrough and Hastings
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to Hastings by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 8h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £81 ($95).
The distance between Middlesbrough and Hastings is around 485km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 431km (268 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Middlesbrough and Hastings by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Hastings is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £81 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £48 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Hastings. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Middlesbrough to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in York, London Kings Cross and London Bridge station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
TransPennine Express Service, LNER, Grand Central, South Eastern Trains Service and Southern Service run train services between Middlesbrough and Hastings. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Middlesbrough and Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to York, London Kings Cross then Ashford International and then to Hastings. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middlesbrough to Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Hastings. instead which will take 6hrs.
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 Middlesbrough and Hastings. The distance is around 498km (310 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £74 ($87).
Compare travel optionsbetween Middlesbrough and Hastings
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train via York + 1 similar | 4h 10m | £81($95) | hourly | 516km (320 miles) |
| Train | 4h 20m | £74($87) | hourly | 485km (301 miles) |
Train to Newcastle, plane + 4 similar | 4h 45m | £320($375) | twice a week | 626km (389 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, plane | 5h 15m | £260($305) | twice a week | 766km (476 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, plane | 5h 45m | £175($205) | hourly | 953km (592 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6hrs | £270($320) | every 2 hours | 581km (361 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 6h 30m | £270($320) | every 2 hours | 703km (437 miles) |
Bus to London Golders Green, Train + 1 similar | 7h 25m | £55($65) | 4 times a week | 547km (340 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 8h 5m | £48($57) | 4 times a day | 552km (343 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | £86($100) | on demand | 498km (310 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Middlesbrough and Hastings
Train operators
LNER
Grand Central
South Eastern Trains Service
Southern Service
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
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