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Compare train and coach for London to Hastings
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Hastings among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, and a coach costs an average of £21.
Distance: 87 km
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£32 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Hastings
Buses from London to Hastings run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £11 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest coach covers the 87 km distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 87 km |
Average bus duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 56m |
First bus 0:02 |
Last bus 23:54 |
Buses from London to Hastings
Buses from London to Hastings are provided by the UK national coach carrier, National Express. There is one coach per day throughout the week, which departs from London Victoria at 7:00 p.m. and takes two and a half hours to reach Hastings.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Hastings?
London Victoria Coach Station: Coaches for Hastings depart from London's main coach terminus, Victoria. The coach station is a few minutes walk from the rail and tube station of the same name. Located to the south-west of Zone 1, Victoria can be easily reached from anywhere in London, with journey time from the West End of around five minutes.
Hastings Sedlescombe Road North/Town Centre: Buses from London arrive at two stops in Hastings. The first is at Sedlescombe Road North at the northern end of the town in the suburb of St Helens. Coaches also then stop in Hastings Town Centre Bus and Coach Station where onward bus travel to all parts of Hastings can be accessed and is also a five-minute walk to Hastings Railway Station
FAQs: London to Hastings coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Hastings 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 Hastings, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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