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.
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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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Hastings.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Hastings.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 45m | £110($130) | hourly | 410km (255 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 7h 30m | £45($53) | twice daily | 449km (279 miles) |
Bus to Heathrow Airport London T2,3, train | 7h 55m | £38($45) | every 4 hours | 472km (293 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | £68($81) | on demand | 396km (246 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hastings offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.