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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Hastings by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Hastingstrain train London Charing Cross - Hastings
    4h 12m
    £97–186

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 201
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus bus 500
    8h 58m
    £41–89

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk940
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Hastingstrain train London Victoria - Ore / ...
    7h 16m
    £47–86

  4. Drive  208.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Hastingscar car 208.2 mi
    3h 45m
    £52–74

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Hastingstrain train
    7h 38m
    £105–279

  6. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Hastingstrain train
    5h 28m
    £100–190

  7. Fly from Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CWL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Hastingstrain train
    7h 44m
    £114–204

Cardiff to Hastings by train and subway

Calendar191Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Hastings, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hastings via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Pier via South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal, and Cornfield Road in around 8h 58m.

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