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, 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 October
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hastings in October
Estimated hotel price
£57
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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hastings, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hastings to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Hastings takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hastings, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hastings to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Hastings takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hastings

Average rates range from around £95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £269 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)
£48+
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The Bannatyne Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£154+
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The Relais Cooden Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Town House Rooms
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Tower House 1066
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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OYO Eagle House Hotel, St Leonards Hastings
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in Hastings

Hiring a car in Hastings costs £39 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Hastings is Compact (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hastings costs £39 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Hastings is Compact (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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