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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Hastings is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Hastings is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £95 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Hastings?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Pier via Birmingham Coach Station, Gatwick South Terminal and Cornfield Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Hastings?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Hastings via Euston station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Manchester to Hastings?

The distance between Manchester and Hastings is 248 miles. The road distance is 249.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Hastings without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Manchester to Hastings, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Hastings bus from?

Manchester to Hastings bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Hastings train from?

Manchester to Hastings train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Hastings?

The best way to get from Manchester to Hastings is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Manchester to Hastings bus arrive?

Manchester to Hastings bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Manchester to Hastings train arrive?

Manchester to Hastings train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Hastings?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Hastings is 250 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Manchester to Hastings.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Hastings?

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Manchester to Hastings - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Hastingstrain London Charing Cross - Hastings
4h 26m
£97–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 210
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
10h 55m
£52–115
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Hastingstrain London Victoria - Ore / ...
7h 31m
£63–123
Drive 248.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Hastingscar 248.2 mi
5h 27m
£61–88
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Hastingstrain
5h 5m
£101–357
Train via Ashford
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Ashford International to Hastingstrain
4h 42m
£108–194
Fly Manchester Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Hastingstrain
6h 43m
£82–207
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Hastingstrain
6h 24m
£143–317
Fly Manchester Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Ashford International to Hastingstrain
7h 14m
£245–442
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Hastingstrain
7h 54m
£142–433

Manchester to Hastings by train and subway

193Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 246.1 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Hastings via London Euston, Euston station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Pier via Birmingham Coach Station, South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal, and Cornfield Road in around 10h 55m.

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