How to get here

Despite its feeling of seclusion, 1066 Country is living proof that a breath of fresh air doesn’t need to mean a long journey. On a direct rail route from London and served by Southern and Southeastern, it’s just 83 minutes to Hastings or 68 minutes to Rye, making it the perfect escape – and an easy one too.

If you're travelling from Europe, it's within easy reach of the main sea ports used by cross-channel ferries and is not far from Eurostar terminals in Ashford or London.

By road

How to get to 1066 Country by car from London, the ferry ports or the Eurotunnel.
By rail

There are frequent direct trains from London to 1066 Country, as well as good links with Europe by Eurostar.
By sea

Sail into 1066 Country by ferry via Newhaven or Dover, with journey times of around two to four hours.
By bus

For travel within 1066 Country and from the port of Dover, Stagecoach buses are a cheap and convenient option.
By air

The nearest major airport is Gatwick, which has good rail and road links to 1066 Country.
Maps

Explore our interactive map, or download maps for the main towns and villages in 1066 Country.

How to get here
Despite the feeling of seclusion, it's easy to get here by rail, sea or road.
Maps and guides
View our interactive map of 1066 Country, and download the Visit 1066 guide.
Plan your visit
Use our itinerary planner to create the perfect visit.
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