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How to get fromHastings to Cape Townby train or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Hastings to Cape Town by train or plane

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Hastings to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane LHR - CPT
    16h 5m
    R 7,079–20,403

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hastings to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane LGW - CPT
    15h 21m
    R 6,738–15,341

  3. Train, train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hastings to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane LCY - CPT
    18h 13m
    R 12,001–33,865

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
TicketR 7,148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,828.2 km
  • Duration: 16h 5m

What companies run services between Hastings, England and Cape Town, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Hastings to Cape Town. However, you can take the train to London Charing Cross, walk to Charing Cross station, take the subway to Paddington station, walk to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), then take the taxi to Cape Town. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), then take the taxi to Cape Town.

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