There are 5 ways to get from Wales to Hastings by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Hastingstrain London Charing Cross - Hastings
4h 13m£98–197Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk940
- Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
9h 7m£28–42Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 201
- Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Roadbus 500
8h 27m£40–85Drive 208.2 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Hastingscar 208.2 mi
3h 45m£51–74Train via Reading
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Hastingstrain
5h 28m£100–197
Wales to Hastings by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Hastings is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £28 - £45 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Hastings is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Pier via Gatwick South Terminal and Cornfield Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Hastings via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Wales and Hastings is 210 miles. The road distance is 209.4 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Hastings without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £95 - £200.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Wales to Hastings, including transfers.
Wales to Hastings bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Wales to Hastings train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Hastings is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Wales and Hastings, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hastings via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Pier via South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal, and Cornfield Road in around 8h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Charing Cross to Hastings
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to Hastings
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
Bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Cornfield Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Wales to Hastings bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.
Wales to Hastings train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Hastings is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Wales to Hastings.
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