What is the cheapest way to get from West Malling to Hastings?

The cheapest way to get from West Malling to Hastings is to bus and line 5 bus and line 349 bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 3h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Malling to Hastings?

The fastest way to get from West Malling to Hastings is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between West Malling and Hastings?

No, there is no direct bus from West Malling to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Town Hill and arriving at White Rock Gardens via Chequers Bus Station and The Eight Bells. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between West Malling and Hastings?

No, there is no direct train from West Malling to Hastings. However, there are services departing from West Malling and arriving at Hastings via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from West Malling to Hastings?

The distance between West Malling and Hastings is 51 miles. The road distance is 37.4 miles.

How do I travel from West Malling to Hastings without a car?

The best way to get from West Malling to Hastings without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £25 - £55.

How long does it take to get from West Malling to Hastings?

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from West Malling to Hastings, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Malling to Hastings bus from?

West Malling to Hastings bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Town Hill station.

Where do I catch the West Malling to Hastings train from?

West Malling to Hastings train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from West Malling station.

Train or bus from West Malling to Hastings?

The best way to get from West Malling to Hastings is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 5 bus and line 349 bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the West Malling to Hastings bus arrive?

West Malling to Hastings bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Chequers Bus Station.

Where does the West Malling to Hastings train arrive?

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

Can I drive from West Malling to Hastings?

Yes, the driving distance between West Malling to Hastings is 37 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from West Malling to Hastings.

How do I get a train ticket from West Malling to Hastings?

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Where can I stay near Hastings?

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There are 5 ways to get from West Malling to Hastings by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from West Malling to Ashford Internationaltrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Hastingstrain Ashford International - Eastbourne / ...
2h 9m
£26–52
Bus, line 5 bus, line 349 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Town Hill to Chequers Bus Stationbus 72 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to The Eight Bellsbus 5
3. Take the bus from The Eight Bells to White Rock Gardensbus 349
3h 40m
£5–6
Line 771 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hill to Quarry Hill Paradebus 771 / ...
2. Take the train from Tonbridge to Hastingstrain London Charing Cross - Hastings / ...
2h 31m
Drive 37.2 mi
1. Drive from West Malling to Hastingscar 37.2 mi
55 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from West Malling to Hastingstaxi 37.2 mi
55 min
£75–95

West Malling to Hastings by train

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Distance: 50.5 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between West Malling, England and Hastings, England?

You can take a train from West Malling to Hastings via Ashford International in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hill to White Rock Gardens via Chequers Bus Station and The Eight Bells in around 3h 40m.

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