How to travel from Sheffield to Hastings, United Kingdom

The distance between Sheffield and Hastings is around 367km (228 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Sheffield 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 via London St Pancras International

Take the train to London St Pancras International then Ashford International and then to Hastings.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £82($95)
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1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £270($315)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to London Golders Green then take the train to Ashford International.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £52($61)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hastings.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance377km (234 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sheffield and Hastings

There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Hastings by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £82 ($95).

The distance between Sheffield and Hastings is around 367km (228 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 314km (195 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Sheffield and Hastings by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sheffield to Hastings is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £82 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sheffield and Hastings. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield, London St Pancras International and London Bridge. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

East Midlands Railways, South Eastern Trains Service and Southern Service run train services between Sheffield and Hastings. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Sheffield and Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International then Ashford International and then to Hastings. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield to Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Hastings. instead which will take 4h 60m.

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 Sheffield and Hastings. The distance is around 377km (234 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sheffield to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £74 ($88).

How do I get from Sheffield to Hastings

Compare travel optionsbetween Sheffield and Hastings

Transport options from Sheffield to Hastings
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via London St Pancras International + 1 similar
3h 50m
£82($95)
hourly397km (247 miles)
Train4h 20m
£74($88)
hourly367km (228 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 60m
£270($315)
every 3 hours457km (284 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane5h 20m
£130($150)
every 3 hours922km (573 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5h 40m
£52($61)
twice daily391km (243 miles)
Bus to London Victoria Coach Station, Train7h 30m
£40($47)
4 times a week433km (269 miles)
Drive
4hrs
£65($77)
on demand377km (234 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