The average bus between Chatham and Hastings takes 3h 16m and the fastest bus takes 2h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chatham 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 4 hours between Chatham and Hastings. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 4:52 PM which arrives into Hastings at 8:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Chequers Bus Station and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chatham 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 Chatham to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Hastings station via The Eight Bells. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Chatham to Hastings bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chequers Bus Station.
Chatham to Hastings bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at White Rock Gardens station.
The distance between Chatham and Hastings is 58.3 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a bus from Southill Road Laundry to White Rock Gardens via Chequers Bus Station and The Eight Bells in around 3h 32m.