How to travel from Salisbury to Hastings, United Kingdom

The distance between Salisbury and Hastings is around 197km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Salisbury to Hastings by train and car. 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 Clapham Junction and then to Hastings.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Hastings.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance197km (122 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salisbury and Hastings

There are several options for getting from Salisbury to Hastings by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).

The distance between Salisbury and Hastings is around 197km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (105 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Salisbury and Hastings by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salisbury to Hastings is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Salisbury and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salisbury and Hastings. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salisbury to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Clapham Junction. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.

South Western Railway, Southern Service and Great Western Railway run train services between Salisbury and Hastings. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 5m, 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 Salisbury and Hastings. We recommend that you drive to Hastings. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salisbury to Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to Clapham Junction and then to Hastings. instead which will take 3h 5m.

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 Salisbury and Hastings. The distance is around 197km (122 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salisbury to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salisbury and Hastings

Transport options from Salisbury to Hastings
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 5m
£63($75)
hourly255km (159 miles)
Train via Brighton3h 25m
£48($57)
6 times a week203km (126 miles)
Train via Brighton3h 35m
£43($51)
hourly203km (126 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
£35($41)
on demand197km (122 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Salisbury and Hastings

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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