How to travel from Preston to Hastings, United Kingdom

The distance between Preston and Hastings is around 437km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Preston 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

Take the train to London Euston and then to Hastings.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Hastings.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £270($320)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hastings.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance474km (294 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Preston and Hastings

There are several options for getting from Preston to Hastings by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($145).

The distance between Preston and Hastings is around 437km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 392km (244 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Preston and Hastings by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Preston to Hastings is to take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx £120 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Preston and Hastings. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Preston to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and London Bridge station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

Avanti West Coast, South Eastern Trains Service and Southern Service run train services between Preston and Hastings. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Preston and Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Hastings. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston 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 4h 40m.

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 Preston and Hastings. The distance is around 474km (294 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Preston to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).

How do I get from Preston to Hastings

Compare travel optionsbetween Preston and Hastings

Transport options from Preston to Hastings
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 60m
£120($145)
hourly437km (272 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 40m
£270($320)
hourly438km (272 miles)
Train to Warrington Bank Quay, plane4h 55m
£140($165)
hourly869km (540 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane5h 10m
£290($340)
hourly560km (348 miles)
Train to Haymarket, plane5h 45m
£200($240)
every 3 hours976km (607 miles)
Bus and Train
8h 25m
£47($56)
once daily524km (325 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
£82($95)
on demand474km (294 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