How to travel from Plymouth to Hastings, United Kingdom

The distance between Plymouth and Hastings is around 433km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Plymouth 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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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Hastings.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    £425($505)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Hastings.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Gatwick Airport South Terminal Coach Station then take the train to Eastbourne.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hastings.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance433km (269 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plymouth and Hastings

There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Hastings by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £425 ($505).

The distance between Plymouth and Hastings is around 433km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Hastings is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £425 ($505).

The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Hastings. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Plymouth to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and Charing Cross station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Great Western Railway and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Plymouth and Hastings. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Plymouth and Hastings. We recommend that you take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Hastings. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Hastings. We recommend that you take the bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road then fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Hastings. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Plymouth and Hastings. The distance is around 433km (269 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 Plymouth to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).

How do I get from Plymouth to Hastings

Compare travel optionsbetween Plymouth and Hastings

Transport options from Plymouth to Hastings
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 30m
£425($505)
hourly582km (361 miles)
Bus to Newquay, plane and train4h 35m
£170($200)
twice daily533km (331 miles)
Bus to Exeter Sidmouth Road, plane and train6h 20m
£635($750)
hourly1,335km (830 miles)
Train
5h 10m
£120($145)
hourly465km (289 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
7h 50m
£38($45)
every 20 mins491km (305 miles)
Bus to London Victoria Coach Station, Train8h 25m
£44($52)
4 times a week529km (329 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
£75($89)
on demand433km (269 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