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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Hastings is to bus via Bristol which costs £26 - £40 and takes 9h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Hastings is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Hastings?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Verriers and arriving at Pier via Heathrow Central Bus Station, North Street and Cornfield Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Hastings?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset 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 17m.

How far is it from Somerset to Hastings?

The distance between Somerset and Hastings is 216 miles. The road distance is 181.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Hastings without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £95 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Somerset to Hastings, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Hastings bus from?

Somerset to Hastings bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Verriers station.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Hastings train from?

Somerset to Hastings train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Somerset to Hastings?

The best way to get from Somerset to Hastings is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Somerset to Hastings bus arrive?

Somerset to Hastings bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Somerset to Hastings train arrive?

Somerset to Hastings train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Somerset to Hastings?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Hastings is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Somerset to Hastings.

Where can I stay near Hastings?

There are 1437+ hotels available in Hastings.

Somerset to Hastings - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Hastingstrain London Charing Cross - Hastings
5h 17m
£96–194
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
9h 49m
£26–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Verriers to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steinebus 025
8h 21m
£49–110
Drive 180.5 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Hastingscar 180.5 mi
3h 52m
£44–64
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BRS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Hastingstrain
6h 57m
£91–204
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Taunton to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Hastingstrain
6h 35m
£99–194
Train to Exeter, fly, train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Hastingstrain
8h 31m
£129–259

Somerset to Hastings by bus

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Distance: 215 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm 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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Verriers to Pier via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Old Steine, North Street, and Cornfield Road in around 8h 21m.

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