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
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hastings in January
Estimated hotel price
£52
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hastings, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hastings to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hastings, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Hastings takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hastings, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hastings to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hastings, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Hastings takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 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

Airlines serving Hastings

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hastings

Average rates range from around £88 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)
£59+
The Bannatyne Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£131+
Town House Rooms
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£60+
The Relais Cooden Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£106+
Tower House 1066
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£50+
Royal Victoria Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£81+

Hiring a car in Hastings

Hiring a car in Hastings costs £37 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. 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 (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hastings costs £37 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. 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 (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.