The average bus between Hastings and Rustington takes 4h 47m and the fastest bus takes 3h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hastings to Rustington. 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 3 times a day between Hastings and Rustington. The earliest departure is at 5:26 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Hastings is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Rustington at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Gildredge Road and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 49m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hastings to Rustington? 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 Hastings to Rustington. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Rustington station via Gildredge Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Hastings to Rustington bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Pier station.
Hastings to Rustington bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Old Steine station.
The distance between Hastings and Rustington is 76.2 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a bus from Pier to Shops via Gildredge Road, Old Steine, and Marine Parade in around 4h 22m.