The average bus between Hastings and Ashdown Forest takes 2h 52m and the fastest bus takes 2h 16m. There is a bus service every few hours from Hastings to Ashdown Forest. 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 2 hours between Hastings and Ashdown Forest. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Ashdown Forest at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Hastings to Ashdown Forest. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Ashdown Forest station via Gildredge Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Hastings to Ashdown Forest bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Pier station.
Hastings to Ashdown Forest bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Old Forge Lane station.
The distance between Hastings and Ashdown Forest is 38.8 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a bus from Pier to Old Forge Lane via Gildredge Road in around 2h 51m.