There are 5 ways to get from Sittingbourne to Hastings by train, bus, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train via Ebbsfleet International • 2 h 36 min
$51 - $75
Cheapest option
Line 333 bus, line 5 bus, line 349 bus • 3 h 57 min
$22
3 alternative options
Train • 3 h 11 min
$56 - $81
Taxi • 1 h 4 min
$110 - $150
Drive • 1 h 4 min
$8 - $13
What companies run services between Sittingbourne, England and Hastings, England?
You can take a train from Sittingbourne to Hastings via Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International in around 2 h 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sittingbourne to Hastings via Chequers Bus Station and Hawkhurst, All Saints Road in around 3 h 57 min.

- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Sittingbourne to Ebbsfleet International
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14 - $21
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Schedules at
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
- Off-Peak Day Single
- $17 - $25
- Anytime Day Single
- $14 - $21
Train from Ebbsfleet International to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20 - $28
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Schedules at
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
- Off-Peak Day Single
- $22 - $35
- Anytime Day Single
- $20 - $28
Train from Sittingbourne to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Schedules at
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
- Off-Peak Day Single
- $35 - $55
- Anytime Day Single
- $40 - $60

- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Ebbsfleet International to Ashford(Kent) Int.
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28 - $31
- Website
- eurostar.com
- Standard
- $28 - $31
- Premier
- $35 - $55

- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Ashford International to Hastings
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16 - $25
- Website
- southernrailway.com
- Schedules at
- southernrailway.com
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk

- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Sittingbourne, Forum Shopping Centre (Rear of Forum) to Chequers Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Chequers Bus Station to Hawkhurst, All Saints Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 1 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- arrivabus.co.uk

- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Hawkhurst, All Saints Road to Bohemia, White Rock Gardens (Museum)
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- stagecoachbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 4 min
- Estimated price
- $110 - $150
Star Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1634 575656
- Website
- startaxismedway.co.uk
A B C Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1634 840840
- Website
- abctaxismedway.co.uk
Arrow Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 1233 666666
- Website
- arrowtaxisltd.co.uk
Ashford Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1233 666494
- Website
- taxiashford.co.uk
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Sittingbourne to Hastings?
The distance between Sittingbourne and Hastings is 55 km. The road distance is 66 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Sittingbourne to Hastings?
The cheapest way to get from Sittingbourne to Hastings is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1 h 4 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Sittingbourne to Hastings?
The quickest way to get from Sittingbourne to Hastings is to taxi which takes 1 h 4 min and costs £85 - £100.
Is there a direct train between Sittingbourne and Hastings?
No, there is no direct train from Sittingbourne to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Sittingbourne and arriving at Hastings via Ebbsfleet International and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 h 36 min.
Is there a direct bus between Sittingbourne and Hastings?
No, there is no direct bus from Sittingbourne to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Sittingbourne, Forum Shopping Centre (Rear of Forum) and arriving at Bohemia, White Rock Gardens (Museum) via Chequers Bus Station and Hawkhurst, All Saints Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 h 57 min.
How long does it take to get from Sittingbourne to Hastings?
It takes approximately 2 h 36 min to get from Sittingbourne to Hastings, including transfers.