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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Hastings is to bus which costs £50 - £80 and takes 9h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Hastings is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Hastings?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Pier via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal and Cornfield Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Hastings?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Hastings via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Exeter to Hastings?

The distance between Exeter and Hastings is 239 miles. The road distance is 205 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Hastings without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 31m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Exeter to Hastings, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Hastings bus from?

Exeter to Hastings bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Hastings train from?

Exeter to Hastings train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Hastings?

The best way to get from Exeter to Hastings is to train via London which takes 4h 31m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Exeter to Hastings bus arrive?

Exeter to Hastings bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Hastings train arrive?

Exeter to Hastings train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Hastings?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Hastings is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Exeter to Hastings.

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

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Where can I stay near Hastings?

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Exeter to Hastings - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Hastings by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Hastingstrain London Charing Cross - Hastings
4h 31m
£105–191
Drive 203.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Hastingscar 203.8 mi
4h 2m
£51–73
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl7
3. Take the train from East Croydon to Hastingstrain
8h 52m
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Hastingstrain
6h
£112–308
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Hastingstrain London Charing Cross - Hastings
5h 23m
£93–184
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
9h 48m
£53–77
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Hastingstrain
7h 31m
£235–490
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Ashford International to Hastingstrain
8h 6m
£291–671

Exeter to Hastings by train and subway

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Distance: 237.4 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Hastings via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Pier via Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal, and Cornfield Road in around 9h 48m.

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