The distance between Peterborough and Hastings is around 224km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Peterborough to Hastings by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hastings → Peterborough if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Kings Cross then Ashford International and then to Hastings.
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There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Hastings by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 2h 15m.
The distance between Peterborough and Hastings is around 224km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (124 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Peterborough and Hastings by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Hastings is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £52 ($61).
The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Hastings. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Peterborough to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Bridge. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Thameslink, South Eastern Trains Service, Southern Service, LNER, Great Northern, Grand Central and Hull Trains run train services between Peterborough and Hastings. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peterborough and Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross then Ashford International and then to Hastings. instead which will take 2h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to London Bridge and then to Hastings. instead which will take 3hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Peterborough and Hastings. The distance is around 243km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £68 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via London Kings Cross + 2 similar | 2h 15m | £52($61) | hourly | 255km (158 miles) |
Train | 3hrs | £68($80) | hourly | 224km (139 miles) |
Train via East Croydon | 3h 35m | £65($77) | hourly | 259km (161 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £42($50) | on demand | 243km (151 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hastings offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.