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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Hastings is to line 5 bus and line 349 bus which costs £6 - £9 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Hastings is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Hastings?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at White Rock Gardens via Chequers Bus Station and The Eight Bells. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Hastings?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Hastings via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Kent to Hastings?

The distance between Kent and Hastings is 36 miles. The road distance is 32.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Hastings without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £18 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Kent to Hastings, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Hastings bus from?

Kent to Hastings bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chequers Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kent to Hastings train from?

Kent to Hastings train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.

Train or bus from Kent to Hastings?

The best way to get from Kent to Hastings is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 5 bus and line 349 bus, which costs £6 - £9 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Kent to Hastings bus arrive?

Kent to Hastings bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at The Eight Bells station.

Where does the Kent to Hastings train arrive?

Kent to Hastings train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ashford International station.

Can I drive from Kent to Hastings?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Hastings is 33 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Kent to Hastings.

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

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Where can I stay near Hastings?

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Kent to Hastings - 4 ways to travel via train, line 5 bus, line 349 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kent to Hastings by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Hastingstrain Ashford International - Eastbourne / ...
1h 40m
£18–37
Line 5 bus, line 349 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to The Eight Bellsbus 5
2. Take the bus from The Eight Bells to White Rock Gardensbus 349 / ...
3h 32m
£7–9
Drive 32.5 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Hastingscar 32.5 mi
48 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kent to Hastingstaxi 32.5 mi
48 min
£140–180

Kent to Hastings by train

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Distance: 36.2 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Hastings via Ashford International in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to White Rock Gardens via King Street, Chequers Bus Station, and The Eight Bells in around 3h 32m.

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