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Compare train and coach for Hastings to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hastings to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £21.
Distance: 87 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£36 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Hastings to London
Buses from Hastings to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest coach covers the 87 km distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 87 km |
Average bus duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 21m |
First bus 0:02 |
Last bus 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 2 days |
Buses From Hastings To London: Journey Details
Hastings lies on the East Sussex coast around 87 kilometres south of London and a regular bus service links the two cities. National Express, the only provider, operates just one daily direct service from Hastings to London. It departs at 8:00 a.m. on weekdays and 8:15 a.m. on weekends. The weekday trip takes 2 hours and 50 minutes and the weekend service is faster at 2 hours and 35 minutes.The bus makes several stops, before terminating at Victoria Bus Station in central London.
Taking the Bus from Hastings
Buses from Hastings to London leaves from Queen's Road located close to the Priory Meadow Shopping Centre in the centre of town. The bus stop is near the railway station and is well served by bus routes operated by Stagecoach with routes numbers 2, 100, 101, 304 and 305 travelling along Queen's Road. The coach also stops at Sedlescombe Road North in Hastings.
Getting into London by Bus
London is a vibrant capital with some of the world's most famous sights and a peerless shopping, dining and nightlife scene. Culture buffs will feel at home as the city is home to some of the world's premier art galleries, museums, and theatres. Buses from Hastings terminate at Victoria Coach Station, one of London's major transport hubs. It's adjacent to Victoria Bus Station, a terminus for the red London buses, and about 300 metres from Victoria Train Station. Passengers travelling on to other London destinations can take local buses from the bus station or the streets around the coach station, or take a the tube from the train station which is on the Victoria, Circle and District lines.
FAQs: Hastings to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hastings to London by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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