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

The cheapest way to get from West Sussex to Hastings is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from West Sussex to Hastings is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between West Sussex and Hastings?

No, there is no direct bus from West Sussex station to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Pier via Bus Station, North Street and Cornfield Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between West Sussex and Hastings?

No, there is no direct train from West Sussex to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Billingshurst and arriving at Hastings via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from West Sussex to Hastings?

The distance between West Sussex and Hastings is 74 miles. The road distance is 53.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from West Sussex to Hastings without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from West Sussex to Hastings, including transfers.

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

West Sussex to Hastings bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, depart from Bus Station.

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

West Sussex to Hastings train services, operated by Southern, depart from Billingshurst station.

Train or bus from West Sussex to Hastings?

The best way to get from West Sussex to Hastings is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 99 bus, which costs £15 - £18 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the West Sussex to Hastings bus arrive?

West Sussex to Hastings bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at Old Steine station.

Where does the West Sussex to Hastings train arrive?

West Sussex to Hastings train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.

Can I drive from West Sussex to Hastings?

Yes, the driving distance between West Sussex to Hastings is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from West Sussex to Hastings.

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

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Where can I stay near Hastings?

There are 1419+ hotels available in Hastings.

West Sussex to Hastings - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 99 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from West Sussex to Hastings by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Billingshurst to Gatwick Airporttrain Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Hastingstrain London Victoria - Ore / ...
2h 50m
£37–78
Drive 53.6 mi
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1. Drive from West Sussex to Hastingscar 53.6 mi
1h 14m
£13–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Station Way to Railway Stationbus 291
2. Take the train from Tunbridge Wells to Hastingstrain London Charing Cross - Hastings / ...
3h 29m
Bus, line 99 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Old Steinebus 17
2. Take the bus from North Street to Cornfield Roadbus 12X / ...
3. Take the bus from Cornfield Road to Pierbus 99 / ...
4h 53m
£15–18

West Sussex to Hastings by train

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Distance: 73.8 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Billingshurst to Hastings via Gatwick Airport in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Pier via Bus Station, Old Steine, North Street, and Cornfield Road in around 4h 53m.

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