Hastings travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hastings

With a population of 89,100, Hastings is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hastings to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Hastings

If you’re looking for affordable options, Webbes Rockanore (1 Rock a Nore Road) and The Crown Hastings (64/66 All Saints Street) are great picks.

When to visit Hastings

Hastings in January
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hastings in January
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hastings

Plane

Although Hastings doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 39 miles from Hastings. The shortest domestic flight to Hastings departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hastings, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hastings to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Hastings is the busiest station in Hastings. Another popular train station is Hastings Three Oaks, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hastings is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 54 miles from Hastings. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hastings, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Hastings takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Hastings Sedlescombe Road North, located 2 miles from the city centre of Hastings. Hastings West is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Hastings doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 39 miles from Hastings. The shortest domestic flight to Hastings departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hastings, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hastings to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Hastings is the busiest station in Hastings. Another popular train station is Hastings Three Oaks, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hastings is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 54 miles from Hastings. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hastings, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Hastings takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Hastings Sedlescombe Road North, located 2 miles from the city centre of Hastings. Hastings West is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Hastings

Airlines serving Hastings

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hastings

Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £258 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hastings

Most booked hotels in Hastings

Apollo Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£58+
Bannatyne Spa Hotel Hastings
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£137+
Town House Rooms
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£60+
The Relais Cooden Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£107+
Tower House 1066
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£49+
Royal Victoria Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£81+

Hiring a car in Hastings

Hiring a car in Hastings costs £43 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Hastings (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Hastings is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hastings costs £43 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Hastings (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Hastings is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.