The average bus between Hastings and West Malling takes 7h 11m and the fastest bus takes 3h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hastings to West Malling. 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 4 times a day between Hastings and West Malling. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 5:13 PM which arrives into West Malling at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at The Eight Bells and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 38m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hastings to West Malling? 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 West Malling. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at West Malling station via The Eight Bells. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Hastings to West Malling bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from White Rock Gardens station.
Hastings to West Malling bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Town Hill station.
The distance between Hastings and West Malling is 50.3 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a bus from White Rock Gardens to Town Hill via The Eight Bells, King Street, and Royal Star Arcade in around 3h 54m.