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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Hastings
Cheapest price
£103
Average price
£116
Fastest journey
6 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 55 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
619 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Hastings is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Hastings will cost around £116 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £103.
Of the 2 trains that leave Edinburgh for Hastings every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 619 km distance in an average of 6 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 10 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Edinburgh to Hastings
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Hastings among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £99.
Distance: 619 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
£111 Average Price | £69 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Hastings train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Hastings trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y23322+ P16959+ Y31474 | On time 15:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h40 | 23:10 Hastings station (HGS) | 2 changes | |
Y23322+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Bridge+P17039 | On time 15:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h59 | 23:29 Hastings station (HGS) | 2 changes | |
Y23322+ Y36139+P17039 | On time 15:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h59 | 23:29 Hastings station (HGS) | 2 changes | |
| Y23322+Y36139+P16959+Y31474 | On time 15:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h40 | 23:10 Hastings station (HGS) | 3 changes | |
| Y23328+Y36147+P16957+Y31477 | On time 16:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h41 | 00:11 Hastings station (HGS) | 3 changes | |
| Y23328+P16957+Y31477 | On time 16:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h41 | 00:11 Hastings station (HGS) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Hastings
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Hastings run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £99 but you can travel from only £21 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 16:30. The fastest train covers the 619 km distance in 6h 44m.
Distance 619 km |
Average train duration 5h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £99 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 44m |
First train 04:27 |
Last train 16:30 |
Train companies: LNER from Edinburgh to Hastings trainsLNER trains will get you between Edinburgh and Hastings from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Hastings train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Hastings by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hastings, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Hastings
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:30 Saturday 05:50 - 20:30 Sunday 05:50 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: W H smith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access direct to platform 1 and 2 from ramp leading off the ticket hall for some Ashford and Brightton/London services. Step free access to platforms 3 and 4 via lifts on the station footbridge. Stepped access between platforms also via the station footbridge.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 01:40 Saturday 04:45 - 01:40 Sunday 06:20 - 01:25 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Open 0700-1900
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall - Open 0700-1900 (outside of these hours, access availble on request from staff)
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 1/2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station.
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