How to travel from Torquay to Hastings, United Kingdom

The distance between Torquay and Hastings is around 397km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Torquay to Hastings by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Digby & Sowton then fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Hastings.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    £430($510)
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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Hastings.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £110($135)
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1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Gatwick Airport South Terminal Coach Station then take the train to Eastbourne.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)
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Drive

Drive to Hastings.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance397km (247 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Torquay and Hastings

There are several options for getting from Torquay to Hastings by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £69 ($82).

The distance between Torquay and Hastings is around 397km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 292km (182 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Torquay and Hastings by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Torquay to Hastings is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £69 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Great Western Railway, South Eastern Trains Service, CrossCountry, South Western Railway and Southern Service run train services between Torquay 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 Torquay and Hastings. We recommend that you drive to Hastings. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay to Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to Digby & Sowton then fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Hastings. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Torquay and Hastings. The distance is around 397km (247 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £110 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Torquay and Hastings

Transport options from Torquay to Hastings
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 30m
£430($510)
hourly559km (348 miles)
Train to Digby & Sowton, plane6h 20m
£640($755)
hourly1,313km (816 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
£110($135)
hourly423km (263 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids5h 55m
£115($140)
hourly439km (273 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
8h 20m
£41($48)
4 times a day467km (290 miles)
Bus to London Victoria Coach Station, Train9h 35m
£47($56)
4 times a week513km (319 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
£69($82)
on demand397km (247 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