How to get from Birmingham to Hastings

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What is the best way to travel from Birmingham to Hastings?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Hastings from Birmingham. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Train
3h 57m
£40
£87
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What is the cheapest way to reach Hastings from Birmingham?

You can reach Hastings with just £40 by taking a Train from Avanti West Coast, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
from £45
Saturday
from £40
Sunday
Monday

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 4m
    0
    05:30
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    09:34
    Hastings
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £45
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 14m
    0
    05:50
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:04
    Hastings
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £45
  • West Midlands Trains
    4h 56m
    0
    05:51
    Birmingham
    Snow Hill Station
    10:47
    Hastings
    Central Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £109
  • CrossCountry
    4h 37m
    0
    05:52
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:29
    Hastings
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £146
  • CrossCountry
    4h 18m
    0
    05:52
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:10
    Hastings
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £146

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 57m
    0
    05:50
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    09:47
    Hastings
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £40
  • CrossCountry
    4h 55m
    0
    05:52
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:47
    Hastings
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £79

What are the fastest trips from Birmingham to Hastings?

You can get to Hastings from Birmingham in just 3h 57m with a Train from Avanti West Coast. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
from 4h 4m
Saturday
from 3h 57m
Sunday
Monday

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 4m
    0
    05:30
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    09:34
    Hastings
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £45
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 14m
    0
    05:50
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:04
    Hastings
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £45
  • CrossCountry
    4h 18m
    0
    05:52
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:10
    Hastings
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £146
  • CrossCountry
    4h 37m
    0
    05:52
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:29
    Hastings
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £146
  • West Midlands Trains
    4h 56m
    0
    05:51
    Birmingham
    Snow Hill Station
    10:47
    Hastings
    Central Station
    0
    West Midlands Trains
    Economy
    from £109

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 57m
    0
    05:50
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    09:47
    Hastings
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £40
  • CrossCountry
    4h 55m
    0
    05:52
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    10:47
    Hastings
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £79
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Birmingham to Hastings

What are the most popular stations in Birmingham and Hastings?

In Birmingham, you will usually depart from New Street Train Station, Moor Street or Great Charles St Queensway, while in Hastings you will be arriving at Central Station, White Rock Gardens Bus Station or St Leonards - Warrior Square, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Hastings from Birmingham? With 3 connections between 3 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Birmingham and Hastings, you can pay as low as £40 with a Train from Avanti West Coast.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Avanti West Coast: you will get to Hastings in just 3h 57m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Birmingham and Hastings are Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Birmingham and Hastings is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Erdington or to Fairlight, and look at flights from Birmingham Airport, and landing at Lydd Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Birmingham to Hastings?

The most popular companies between Birmingham and Hastings, are Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains

All you need to know when you travel from Birmingham to Hastings

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Birmingham to Hastings. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Birmingham to Hastings

How can I reach Hastings from Birmingham?

Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Hastings from Birmingham.

How far is Hastings from Birmingham?

The distance between Birmingham and Hastings is 248.6 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Birmingham and Hastings?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 9 kgs, a car 42 kgs, and a flight 61 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Birmingham to Hastings?

You can get to Hastings with just £40 by taking a Train from Avanti West Coast.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Hastings in just 3h 57m with a Train from Avanti West Coast.

More routes to Birmingham and to Hastings

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Birmingham and to Hastings. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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