How to travel from Welshpool to Hastings, United Kingdom

The distance between Welshpool and Hastings is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Welshpool 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 via Birmingham New Street

Take the train to Birmingham New Street, London Euston then Ashford International and then to Hastings.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Crewe and then to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Hastings.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to London Marble Arch then take the train to Ashford International.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £52($62)
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Drive

Drive to Hastings.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance409km (254 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Welshpool and Hastings

There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Hastings by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).

The distance between Welshpool and Hastings is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (202 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Welshpool 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 Welshpool to Hastings is to take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £125 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Hastings. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Hastings. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street, London Euston and London Bridge station. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, London Midland, South Eastern Trains Service, Southern Service and Chiltern Railways run train services between Welshpool and Hastings. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Welshpool and Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street, London Euston then Ashford International and then to Hastings. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Hastings. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe and then to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Hastings. instead which will take 5h 40m.

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 Welshpool and Hastings. The distance is around 409km (254 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 Welshpool to Hastings is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).

How do I get from Welshpool to Hastings

Compare travel optionsbetween Welshpool and Hastings

Transport options from Welshpool to Hastings
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Birmingham New Street + 2 similar
4h 20m
£125($145)
every 2 hours413km (257 miles)
Train4h 25m
£115($140)
every 2 hours383km (238 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street5h 50m
£100($115)
every 2 hours415km (258 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 40m
£160($190)
every 2 hours936km (581 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 15m
£52($62)
once daily439km (273 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
£71($84)
on demand409km (254 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