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.
Activities & attractions in Hastings
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
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 20m.
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 £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Hastings takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 201 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.
Airlines serving Hastings
Where to stay in Hastings
Average rates range from around £87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £260 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Hastings
Most booked hotels in Hastings
Hiring a car in Hastings
Hiring a car in Hastings costs £32 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 £17.80 and £23.73. 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 (Smart Fortwo or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.