How to travel from Swansea to Hastings, United Kingdom

The distance between Swansea and Hastings is around 396km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Swansea 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 London Paddington and then to Hastings.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Hastings.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hastings.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance396km (246 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Hastings

There are several options for getting from Swansea to Hastings by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($81).

The distance between Swansea and Hastings is around 396km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (203 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Swansea and Hastings by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swansea to Hastings is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £68 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Hastings. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and Charing Cross station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Great Western Railway and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Swansea and Hastings. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Swansea and Hastings. We recommend that you drive to Hastings. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Hastings. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Swansea and Hastings. The distance is around 396km (246 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

How do I get from Swansea to Hastings

Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Hastings

Transport options from Swansea to Hastings
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 45m
£110($130)
hourly410km (255 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
7h 30m
£45($53)
twice daily449km (279 miles)
Bus to Heathrow Airport London T2,3, train7h 55m
£38($45)
every 4 hours472km (293 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
£68($81)
on demand396km (246 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Swansea 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