The average bus between Whitstable and Hastings takes 6h 8m and the fastest bus takes 4h 46m. There is a bus service every few hours from Whitstable 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 2 hours between Whitstable and Hastings. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Hastings at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Whitstable 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 Whitstable to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Whitstable station and arriving at Hastings station via Folkestone Central station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Whitstable to Hastings bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Whitstable to Hastings bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Harold Place station.
The distance between Whitstable and Hastings is 64.5 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a bus from Harbour Street to Harold Place via Bus Station, Folkestone Central station, Camp, and Railway Station in around 4h 52m.