Maps and Directions
There are many ways in which to get to 1066 Country. Methods of transport and directions are detailed below.
By Road
Served by a good road network 1066 Country is little more than 50 miles (100km) from London. The major route is the A21 which is linked to the M25, providing the main route around London. 1066 Country can also be approached from the West via the A23, A27 and A259. The coastal road linking the town with the Cross Channel Ports is the A259.
By Rail
Frequent trains run from London Victoria and Charing Cross, and the
journey takes anything from 90 minutes to 120 minutes depending on the line and destination chosen. Charing Cross to Battle takes approximately 90 minutes.
The coastal service runs the length of the South Coast and Hastings is well served by the hourly service from Ashford.
Frequent trains run between Brighton and Hastings and direct trains run from Hastings to Gatwick.
By Coach
National Express operates regular daily services to 1066 Country from Victoria Coach Station, with connections to most cities in the UK.
For more information, please see the National Express website.
By Ferry
1066 Country is ideally situated for the ports of Dover, Folkstone, Newhaven and Ramsgate. There are day excursions by coach from 1066 Country to France, Holland and Belgium.
By Air
The international London Gatwick Airport handles direct flights from all parts of the world, with internal flights operating from the rest of Britain. Gatwick is on the Victoria line, offering a direct link with Bexhill and Hastings and is less than an hour away by road. In addition, charter services operate from Lydd Airport (a few miles from Rye).
