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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Hastings is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Hastings is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £80 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Hastings?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Pier via Gatwick South Terminal and Cornfield Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Hastings?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Hastings via London St Pancras Intl and London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Leicester to Hastings?

The distance between Leicester and Hastings is 163 miles. The road distance is 166 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Hastings without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Leicester to Hastings, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Hastings bus from?

Leicester to Hastings bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Hastings train from?

Leicester to Hastings train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Hastings?

The best way to get from Leicester to Hastings is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Leicester to Hastings bus arrive?

Leicester to Hastings bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where does the Leicester to Hastings train arrive?

Leicester to Hastings train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Hastings?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Hastings is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Leicester to Hastings.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Hastings?

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Where can I stay near Hastings?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Hastingstrain London Charing Cross - Hastings / ...
3h 20m
£83–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk900
2. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
8h 27m
£24–36
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Hastingstrain London Victoria - Ore / ...
5h 56m
£60–131
Drive 165.1 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Hastingscar 165.1 mi
3h 27m
£41–58
Train via Ashford
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Ashford International to Hastingstrain
3h 29m
£94–161

Leicester to Hastings by train

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Distance: 161.6 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Hastings via London St Pancras Intl and London Bridge in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Pier via Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Gatwick South Terminal, and Cornfield Road in around 8h 27m.

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