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Fishermen's Museum
Museum in preserved fishermen's net shops telling the story of Hastings' beach-launched fleet and maritime life.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£20
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£20
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 19 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 19 m
Buses on 05 Sept
1
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Brighton to Hastings is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Hastings will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 1 buses from Brighton to Hastings, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 50 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Hastings among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 50 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Hastings take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 27m.
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Hastings coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:56 Brighton | 2h19 | 10:15 Hastings | 0 changesdirect | |
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The earliest coach runs at 04:28, the last at 23:41. The fastest coach covers the 50 km distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 50 km |
Average bus duration 1h 27m |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 12m |
First bus 4:28 |
Last bus 23:41 |
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Museum in preserved fishermen's net shops telling the story of Hastings' beach-launched fleet and maritime life.
Town museum covering local history, natural history, fine art and Grey Owl material in a grand former house.
Independent contemporary gallery in the Old Town showing changing exhibitions by regional and national artists.
Historic quarter of narrow lanes, old houses, independent shops and easy access to the beach and castle hill.
Steep historic street lined with timber-framed buildings, shops and pubs, linking the seafront to the hill.
Large cliff-top country park with coastal paths, wildlife, picnic spots and broad views east towards Fairlight.
Fresh Dover sole landed on the Sussex coast, prized locally for its sweet flavour and long fishing heritage around Hastings’ beach-launched fleet.
Plaice or sole fillets rolled, baked and traditionally finished with a rich sauce. A classic East Sussex fish dish linked to old English cookery.
Traditional Sussex pond pudding is a suet pastry pudding with a whole lemon and butter inside. Rich, old-fashioned and strongly associated with Sussex.
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Popular seafront seafood restaurant known for fresh local fish and relaxed modern dining close to the Old Town fishing quarter.
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Moderate for a UK seaside town. Dining and hotels are usually cheaper than London, but summer stays and seafront venues can raise costs noticeably.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafes and pubs usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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