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Compare train and flight for Exeter to Hastings
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Hastings among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £93 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £93, while a train costs an average of £93.
Distance: 289 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£93 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Hastings:
A train is £192 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Hastings costing on average £284.
Other travel options to Hastings take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 50m.
Tickets start at around £93 compared to roughly £55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-37.64. The journey takes 4h 58m versus 4h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Hastings:
A train is £192 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Hastings costing on average £284.
Other travel options to Hastings take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 50m.
- Around 17 coaches per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Hastings as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Hastings station (HGS).
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Hastings by train.
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