The distance between Poole and Hastings is around 219km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Poole 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 → Poole if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Hastings.
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There are several options for getting from Poole to Hastings by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £38 ($45).
The distance between Poole and Hastings is around 219km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Poole 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 Poole to Hastings is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £38 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £48 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Hastings. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Poole to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo and London Bridge station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
South Western Railway, South Eastern Trains Service, Southern Service and Great Western Railway run train services between Poole 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.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Poole and Hastings. We recommend that you drive to Hastings. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Poole and Hastings. The distance is around 220km (137 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 Poole to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £90 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 35m | £90($105) | hourly | 281km (174 miles) |
Train via Southampton Central | 3h 55m | £48($57) | hourly | 219km (136 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £38($45) | on demand | 220km (137 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hastings offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.