There are 5 ways to get from Ilminster to Hastings by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Hastingstrain London Charing Cross - Hastings
5h 28m£90–178Drive 175 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ilminster to Hastingscar 175 mi
3h 29m£44–64Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Hastingstrain
9h 57m£45–75Train via Axminster
- Take the train from Axminster to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo East to Hastingstrain London Charing Cross - Hastings
6h 42m£82–168Bus
- Take the bus from County Hall to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 805
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
11h 1m£49–70
Ilminster to Hastings by bus, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ilminster to Hastings is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Ilminster to Hastings is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilminster to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Orchard Vale and arriving at Pier via County Hall, Heathrow Terminal 5, Gatwick South Terminal and Cornfield Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilminster to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Hastings via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Ilminster and Hastings is 222 miles. The road distance is 176.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ilminster to Hastings without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £90 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Ilminster to Hastings, including transfers.
Ilminster to Hastings bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.
Ilminster to Hastings train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
The best way to get from Ilminster to Hastings is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 11h 1m.
What companies run services between Ilminster, England and Hastings, England?
You can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Hastings via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Orchard Vale to Pier via Taunton Town Centre K, County Hall, Heathrow Terminal 5, South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal, and Cornfield Road in around 11h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Charing Cross to Hastings
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Waterloo East to Hastings
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Gatwick Airport to Hastings
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–21
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Metrobus
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Booking & Getting There
Ilminster to Hastings bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Ilminster to Hastings train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilminster to Hastings is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Ilminster to Hastings.
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