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Southeastern
05:501h41
London
07:31Hastings
£191One-way
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Southeastern
07:122h35
London
09:47Hastings
£231One-way
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Southeastern
05:061h38
London
06:44Hastings
£251One-way
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How to Get to Hastings by Train

Getting to Hastings by train is very convenient owing to the many travel options available. Hastings railway station offers services by Southern Trains and the Southeastern Trains. The former operate through the Marshlink Line and the East Coast Line while the latter operates through the Hastings line. From Gatwick Airport, you can travel directly to Hastings via train. The journey time is about 1.5 hours with the last journey being available at approximately 10:30 p.m. From Heathrow Airport Hastings must be reached via Charing Cross as there are no direct routes. Passengers will need to take the underground at Heathrow to Charing Cross station. These direct trains are available at half hour intervals and they take about 2 hours to reach Hastings. Alternatively, you can also take the underground train to Victoria from Heathrow, and then take a direct train to Hastings which also runs at half hour intervals. If you are in London City Airport, take a 30-minute train journey to London Bridge first and then travel to Hastings via direct train. These depart approximately once every hour.

Hastings

Hastings has a strong link with Norman Conquest of England. It is also a medieval Cinque Ports. The city is well connected by trains to other major cities in the UK and boasts of some iconic landmarks. For those interested in history Hastings Castle is a must-visit. The Blue Reef Aquarium and Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve offer varying but exciting insights into exotic and local nature respectively. Located just twenty minutes away from the Hastings station, Hastings Country Park has a vast stretch of grassland, heathland and ancient woodland.

How to Get to Hastings by Train

Getting to Hastings by train is very convenient owing to the many travel options available. Hastings railway station offers services by Southern Trains and the Southeastern Trains. The former operate through the Marshlink Line and the East Coast Line while the latter operates through the Hastings line. From Gatwick Airport, you can travel directly to Hastings via train. The journey time is about 1.5 hours with the last journey being available at approximately 10:30 p.m. From Heathrow Airport Hastings must be reached via Charing Cross as there are no direct routes. Passengers will need to take the underground at Heathrow to Charing Cross station. These direct trains are available at half hour intervals and they take about 2 hours to reach Hastings. Alternatively, you can also take the underground train to Victoria from Heathrow, and then take a direct train to Hastings which also runs at half hour intervals. If you are in London City Airport, take a 30-minute train journey to London Bridge first and then travel to Hastings via direct train. These depart approximately once every hour.

Hastings

Hastings has a strong link with Norman Conquest of England. It is also a medieval Cinque Ports. The city is well connected by trains to other major cities in the UK and boasts of some iconic landmarks. For those interested in history Hastings Castle is a must-visit. The Blue Reef Aquarium and Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve offer varying but exciting insights into exotic and local nature respectively. Located just twenty minutes away from the Hastings station, Hastings Country Park has a vast stretch of grassland, heathland and ancient woodland.

Train companies: Southeastern, Southern to Hastings trainsTravel to Hastings on Southeastern, Southern trains with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Southern

About
Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 29m
Cheapest Price
£27
Southern frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone

Southeastern

About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 23m
Cheapest Price
£13
Southeastern frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

station information and facilities

Train stations in Hastings

Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:30 Saturday 05:50 - 20:30 Sunday 05:50 - 20:30
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: W H smith
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: On Platform 1/2
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transport options for Hastings
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step-free access to platform 2 (to Ashford). Steps to platform 1 (to Brighton). Assistance Meeting Point is on the platform.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Unheated shelters are available on both platforms
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 12:25 Saturday 06:00 - 12:40 Sunday Closed This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category C. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via booking hall only. There is no step free access to Platform 2.Only Stepped access to platform 2 for services away from London. No step free interchange between platforms. Stepped access between platforms via 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: At front of station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transport options for West St Leonards
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: St Vincent's Road

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