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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Hastings among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £106 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £106, while a flight costs an average of £254.
Distance: 349 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£106 Average Price Cheapest | £254 Average Price | £79 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Hastings:
A train is £149 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Hastings costing on average £254.
Other travel options to Hastings take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
You'll arrive about 1h 31m sooner (3h 58m by train vs 5h 29m by car). Tickets start at around £106 compared to roughly £79 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Hastings from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Manchester to Hastings is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Hastings are Brighton, Eastbourne, London, Canterbury and Royal Tunbridge Wells. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Hastings on Omio.
Brighton is a lively seaside city known for its pebble beach, Victorian pier and the Royal Pavilion. Its bohemian lanes, independent shops and strong arts scene give it a relaxed but energetic character.
Eastbourne is a south coast seaside town known for its Victorian seafront, long promenade and beach near Beachy Head. It feels more traditional and relaxed than larger resorts, with theatres, gardens and access to the South Downs.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Canterbury is best known for its cathedral, medieval streets and long role in English religious history. Its compact centre mixes historic buildings with a lively student atmosphere, independent shops and riverside walks.
Royal Tunbridge Wells is a Kent spa town known for the Pantiles, Georgian architecture and historic chalybeate spring. It mixes genteel streets and green spaces with independent shops and cafés, giving it a calm but polished feel.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Hastings:
A train is £149 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Hastings costing on average £254.
Other travel options to Hastings take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Hastings as scheduled services by flight and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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