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How to get fromGillingham to Hastingsby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Ashford International to Hastingstrain train
    2h 30m
    £35–66

  2. Line 101 bus, line 5 bus, line 349 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Britton Farm Mall to Chequers Bus Stationbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to The Eight Bellsbus bus 5
    3. Take the bus from The Eight Bells to White Rock Gardensbus bus 349
    3h 56m
    £5–6

  3. Line 101 bus, line 7 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from King Street to Chequers Bus Stationbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Quarry Hill Paradebus bus 7
    3. Take the train from Tonbridge to Hastingstrain train
    3h 31m
    £19–33

  4. Drive  42.4 mi

    1. Drive from Gillingham to Hastingscar car 42.4 mi
    1h 7m
    £11–16

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gillingham to Hastingstaxi taxi 42.4 mi
    1h 7m
    £180–230

Gillingham to Hastings by train

Calendar124Weekly Trains
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 71.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Hastings via Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Britton Farm Mall to White Rock Gardens via Chequers Bus Station and The Eight Bells in around 3h 56m.

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