The average bus between Bristol and Hastings takes 8h 28m and the fastest bus takes 7h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Hastings. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Bristol and Hastings. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Hastings at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at South Terminal Bus Station and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Hastings? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Hastings station via South Terminal Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Bristol to Hastings bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Hastings bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Cornfield Road station.
Book your Bristol to Hastings bus tickets online with National Express, Metrobus and Stagecoach South East.
The distance between Bristol and Hastings is 230.9 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Pier via South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal, and Cornfield Road in around 7h 35m.