Cardiff to Hastings, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

168.5 miles 271.1 km · straight line
210 miles actual route 337.9 km · driving distance
4h 10min estimated drive time
£32 - £39 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
103° ESE bearing direction

How far is Cardiff from Hastings, United Kingdom?

The distance from Cardiff to Hastings, United Kingdom is 168.5 miles (271.1 km) as the crow flies. Hastings, United Kingdom is located ESE of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 210 miles, taking about 4h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cardiff and Hastings, United Kingdom. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cardiff to Hastings, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 10min £32 - £39 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 0min $17–$32* Budget
Train ~3h 58min $25–$74* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cardiff & Hastings, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m elevation
Hastings, United Kingdom
50.86°N, 0.58°E
Europe/London
-9999m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 56 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 147.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM