Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Hastings deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Hastings

If you’re looking for affordable options, Two Sawyers (Pett Rd) and First In Last Out (14-15 High St) are great picks.

When to visit Hastings

Hastings in November
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hastings in November
Estimated hotel price
£51
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 62 km from Hastings. The shortest domestic flight to Hastings departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hastings, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Hastings to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Hastings is the busiest station in Hastings. Another popular train station is Hastings Three Oaks, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hastings is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 87 km from Hastings. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hastings, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Hastings takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Hastings Sedlescombe Road North, located 4 km from the city centre of Hastings. Hastings West is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Hastings doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 62 km from Hastings. The shortest domestic flight to Hastings departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hastings, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Hastings to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Hastings is the busiest station in Hastings. Another popular train station is Hastings Three Oaks, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hastings is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 87 km from Hastings. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hastings, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Hastings takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Hastings Sedlescombe Road North, located 4 km from the city centre of Hastings. Hastings West is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Hastings

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Hastings

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hastings

Average rates range from around £126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £141 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hastings

Most booked hotels in Hastings

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Chestnut Meadow Country Park
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£43+
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Sedlescombe Golf Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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The Relais Cooden Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Town House Rooms
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Bannatyne Spa Hotel Hastings
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Tower House 1066
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£47+
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Hiring a car in Hastings

Hiring a car in Hastings costs £35 per day, on average, or £71 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.23 and £21.63. The most frequently booked car type in Hastings is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hastings costs £35 per day, on average, or £71 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.23 and £21.63. The most frequently booked car type in Hastings is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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