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Cities Near Hastings

Cities near Hastings, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Eastbourne, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Ashford. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Hastings, UK is Eastbourne, about 14 mi (22 km) away — roughly 27 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Eastbourne14 mi / 22 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Royal Tunbridge Wells23 mi / 38 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Ashford24 mi / 39 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Maidstone29 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip
Folkestone30 mi / 49 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Brighton31 mi / 50 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Chatham36 mi / 58 km1 hr 5 minDrive/railDay trip
Canterbury37 mi / 59 km1 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip
Crawley37 mi / 60 km1 hr 7 minDrive/railDay trip
Worthing41 mi / 67 km1 hr 14 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Hastings

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Eastbourne, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Ashford, Maidstone, Folkestone. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Hastings include Eastbourne, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Ashford, Maidstone, Folkestone. The closest is Eastbourne, about 14 miles (22 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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