There are 4 ways to get from Hastings to East Malling by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hastings to Ashford Internationaltrain Eastbourne - Ashford International / ...
- Take the train from Ashford International to East Mallingtrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
1h 52m£24–42Line 349 bus, line 5 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from White Rock Gardens to The Eight Bellsbus 349
- Take the bus from The Eight Bells to King Streetbus 5
3h 18m£5–9Drive 35.7 mi
- Drive from Hastings to East Mallingcar 35.7 mi
56 min£9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hastings to East Mallingtaxi 35.7 mi
56 min£150–190
Hastings to East Malling by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hastings to East Malling is to line 349 bus and line 5 bus which costs £4 - £9 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Hastings to East Malling is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Hastings to East Malling. However, there are services departing from White Rock Gardens and arriving at Wealden Hall via The Eight Bells and Royal Star Arcade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Hastings to East Malling. However, there are services departing from Hastings and arriving at East Malling via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Hastings and East Malling is 50 miles. The road distance is 35.9 miles.
The best way to get from Hastings to East Malling without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £24 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Hastings to East Malling, including transfers.
Hastings to East Malling bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from White Rock Gardens station.
Hastings to East Malling train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hastings station.
The best way to get from Hastings to East Malling is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £24 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 349 bus and line 5 bus, which costs £4 - £9 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Hastings, England and East Malling, England?
You can take a train from Hastings to East Malling via Ashford International in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from White Rock Gardens to Wealden Hall via The Eight Bells, King Street, and Royal Star Arcade in around 3h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Hastings to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to East Malling
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South East
Bus from White Rock Gardens to The Eight Bells
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach South East
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from The Eight Bells to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- £150–190
Conquest Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1424 404 404
Hastings Taxi Call
- Phone
- +44 1424 866 866
- Website
- taxishastings.com
Town Trip Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1424 447 070
- Website
- towntrip.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Hastings to East Malling bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at The Eight Bells station.
Hastings to East Malling train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ashford International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hastings to East Malling is 36 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Hastings to East Malling.
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