The distance between Swanage and Hastings is around 234km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Swanage 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 London Waterloo and then to Hastings.
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Take the bus to Bournemouth Station then take the train to Southampton Central then Brighton and then to Hastings.
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There are several options for getting from Swanage to Hastings by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £43 ($51).
The distance between Swanage and Hastings is around 234km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 181km (112 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Swanage and Hastings by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swanage to Hastings is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £43 ($51).
The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swanage and Hastings. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swanage to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wareham Station, London Waterloo and London Bridge station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
South Western Railway, South Eastern Trains Service and Southern Service run train services between Swanage and Hastings. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Swanage and Hastings. We recommend that you drive to Hastings. instead which will take 3hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage to Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Hastings. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Swanage and Hastings. The distance is around 246km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 25m | £100($115) | hourly | 311km (193 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 35m | £52($61) | hourly | 234km (146 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £43($51) | on demand | 246km (153 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hastings offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.