The distance between Southwold and Hastings is around 252km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Southwold to Hastings by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Ipswich, Stratford (London) then Ashford International and then to Hastings.
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Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station and then to London Stratford also for Westfield then take the train to Ashford International.
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There are several options for getting from Southwold to Hastings by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £44 ($52).
The distance between Southwold and Hastings is around 252km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Southwold and Hastings by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southwold to Hastings is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £44 ($52).
The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Hastings. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Halesworth, Ipswich, Stratford (London), Stratford International and Ashford International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Greater Anglia, South Eastern Trains Service and Southern Service run train services between Southwold 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 Southwold and Hastings. We recommend that you drive to Hastings. instead which will take 2h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to Ipswich, Stratford (London) then Ashford International 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 Southwold and Hastings. The distance is around 252km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 35m | £105($125) | hourly | 292km (182 miles) |
Bus to Norwich City Centre, Bus Station, train + 2 similar | 5h 40m | £44($52) | 5 times a day | 361km (224 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 50m | £39($46) | 5 times a day | 346km (215 miles) |
Bus to Norwich City Centre, Bus Station, train | 7hrs | £33($39) | 5 times a day | 383km (238 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | £44($52) | on demand | 252km (156 miles) |
Greater Anglia
South Eastern Trains Service
Southern Service
Borderbus
The following major airports near Hastings offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.