What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Hastings?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Hastings is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Hastings?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Hastings is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Hastings?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Hastings via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Exeter to Hastings?

The distance between Exeter and Hastings is 239 miles. The road distance is 205 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Hastings without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Hastings without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 29m and costs £100 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Hastings?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Exeter to Hastings, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Hastings train from?

Exeter to Hastings train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Where does the Exeter to Hastings train arrive?

Exeter to Hastings train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Hastings?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Hastings is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Exeter to Hastings.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Hastings?

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Where can I stay near Hastings?

There are 1328+ hotels available in Hastings.

Exeter to Hastings - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Hastings by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Hastingstrain London Charing Cross - Hastings
4h 29m
£109–214
Drive 203.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Hastingscar 203.8 mi
4h 1m
£51–73
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Victoriabus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Hastingstrain London Victoria - Ore / ...
7h 56m
£58–116
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Hastingstrain
6h 55m
£117–304
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Hastingstrain London Charing Cross - Hastings
5h 26m
£100–215
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Hastingstrain
7h 32m
£185–522
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Ashford International to Hastingstrain
7h 18m
£272–736

Exeter to Hastings by train and subway

180Weekly Services

4h 29mAverage Duration

£109Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Hastings.

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Distance: 237.4 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Hastings, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Hastings via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 4h 29m.

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