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

The cheapest way to get from Chatham to Hastings is to line 5 bus and line 349 bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chatham to Hastings is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Chatham and Hastings?

No, there is no direct bus from Chatham to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Southill Road Laundry and arriving at White Rock Gardens via Chequers Bus Station and The Eight Bells. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Chatham and Hastings?

No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Chatham and arriving at Hastings via Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Chatham to Hastings?

The distance between Chatham and Hastings is 71 miles. The road distance is 40.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chatham to Hastings without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Chatham to Hastings, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chatham to Hastings bus from?

Chatham to Hastings bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chequers Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chatham to Hastings train from?

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

Train or bus from Chatham to Hastings?

The best way to get from Chatham to Hastings is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 5 bus and line 349 bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Chatham to Hastings bus arrive?

Chatham to Hastings bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at The Eight Bells station.

Where does the Chatham to Hastings train arrive?

Chatham to Hastings train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ebbsfleet International station.

Can I drive from Chatham to Hastings?

Yes, the driving distance between Chatham to Hastings is 41 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Chatham to Hastings.

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

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Where can I stay near Hastings?

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Chatham to Hastings - 5 ways to travel via train, line 7 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chatham to Hastings by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chatham to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Ashford Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Ashford International to Hastingstrain
2h 25m
£36–73
Line 5 bus, line 349 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to The Eight Bellsbus 5
2. Take the bus from The Eight Bells to White Rock Gardensbus 349 / ...
3h 32m
£5–6
Line 7 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 7
2. Take the train from Tunbridge Wells to Hastingstrain London Charing Cross - Hastings / ...
3h 27m
£16–32
Drive 40.7 mi
1. Drive from Chatham to Hastingscar 40.7 mi
1h 4m
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chatham to Hastingstaxi 40.7 mi
1h 4m
£130–160

Chatham to Hastings by train

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2h 25mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 70.3 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Chatham to Hastings via Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southill Road Laundry to White Rock Gardens via Chequers Bus Station and The Eight Bells in around 3h 32m.

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