How to travel from Southwold to Hastings, United Kingdom

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.

5 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Ipswich, Stratford (London) then Ashford International and then to Hastings.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus to Norwich City Centre, Bus Station, train

Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station and then to London Stratford also for Westfield then take the train to Ashford International.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £44($52)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hastings.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance252km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and Hastings

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Southwold to Hastings

Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and Hastings

Transport options from Southwold to Hastings
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
£105($125)
hourly292km (182 miles)
Bus to Norwich City Centre, Bus Station, train + 2 similar
5h 40m
£44($52)
5 times a day361km (224 miles)
Bus and Train5h 50m
£39($46)
5 times a day346km (215 miles)
Bus to Norwich City Centre, Bus Station, train7hrs
£33($39)
5 times a day383km (238 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£44($52)
on demand252km (156 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