How to travel from Nottingham to Hastings, United Kingdom

The distance between Nottingham and Hastings is around 304km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nottingham 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.

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Train via London St Pancras International

Take the train to London St Pancras International then Ashford International and then to Hastings.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £78($90)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Plane and Train

Fly from East Midlands (EMA) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Hastings.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £300($355)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Hastings.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £41($49)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hastings.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance324km (202 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Hastings

There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Hastings by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £41 ($49) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £78 ($90).

The distance between Nottingham and Hastings is around 304km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 262km (163 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Nottingham and Hastings by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Hastings is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £78 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £41 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Hastings. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nottingham to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International and London Bridge. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

East Midlands Railways, South Eastern Trains Service and Southern Service run train services between Nottingham and Hastings. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Nottingham 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 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Hastings. We recommend that you fly from East Midlands (EMA) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Hastings. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Nottingham and Hastings. The distance is around 324km (202 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £70 ($83).

How do I get from Nottingham to Hastings

Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Hastings

Transport options from Nottingham to Hastings
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via London St Pancras International + 1 similar
3hrs
£78($90)
hourly334km (208 miles)
Train3h 35m
£70($83)
hourly304km (189 miles)
Plane and Train
4h 15m
£300($355)
hourly757km (470 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 35m
£41($49)
4 times a day345km (214 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
£57($67)
on demand324km (202 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