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Compare flight and train for Manchester to Hastings
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Hastings among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $138 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $138, while a flight costs an average of $340.
Distance: 216 miles (349 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$138 Average price Cheapest | $340 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Hastings
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Hastings, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Hastings:
A train is $203 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Hastings costing on average $340.
Other travel options to Hastings take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
You'll arrive about 1h 31m sooner (3h 58m by train vs 5h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $138 compared to roughly $106 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Hastings
How to get from Manchester to Hastings by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Hastings is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:20 AM 1h15 Manchester 9:35 AM Hastings $232 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:20 AM 1h15 Manchester 9:35 AM Hastings $232 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:20 AM 1h15 Manchester 9:35 AM Hastings $232 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Hastings:
A train is $203 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Hastings costing on average $340.
Other travel options to Hastings take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Hastings as scheduled services by flight and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Hastings station (HGS).
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Hastings by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway to go to Hastings by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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