What is the cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Hastings?

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Hastings is to line 16 bus and line 102 bus and line 101 bus which costs £12 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury to Hastings?

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Hastings is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Hastings?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Harold Place via Folkestone Central station, Camp and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Hastings?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Hastings via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Hastings?

The distance between Canterbury and Hastings is 40 miles. The road distance is 44.9 miles.

How do I travel from Canterbury to Hastings without a car?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Hastings without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £20 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Canterbury to Hastings?

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Canterbury to Hastings, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Hastings bus from?

Canterbury to Hastings bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Hastings train from?

Canterbury to Hastings train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Hastings?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Hastings is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £20 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 16 bus and line 102 bus and line 101 bus, which costs £12 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Canterbury to Hastings bus arrive?

Canterbury to Hastings bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Folkestone Central station.

Where does the Canterbury to Hastings train arrive?

Canterbury to Hastings train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ashford International station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Hastings?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Hastings is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Canterbury to Hastings.

How do I get a train ticket from Canterbury to Hastings?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Canterbury to Hastings?

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Where can I stay near Hastings?

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There are 4 ways to get from Canterbury to Hastings by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Ashford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Hastingstrain Ashford International - Eastbourne / ...
1h 41m
£20–41
Drive 44.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Canterbury to Hastingscar 44.6 mi
1h 3m
£11–16
Line 16 bus, line 102 bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Folkestone Central stationbus 16 / ...
2. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Campbus 102 / ...
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Harold Placebus 101 / ...
4h 7m
£12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canterbury to Hastingstaxi 44.6 mi
1h 3m
£190–240

Canterbury to Hastings by train

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Distance: 40.2 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Hastings, England?

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Hastings via Ashford International in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Harold Place via Folkestone Central station, Camp, and Railway Station in around 4h 7m.

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