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Eltham Palace and Gardens
Historic house museum in nearby Eltham with art, interiors and changing exhibitions. Worth visiting for design lovers and local cultural context.
The table below shows live departures for Hastings to Abbey Wood trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G26315 · G26844+ P88919 | On time 12:25 Hastings station (HGS) | 3h04 | 15:29 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 2 changes | |
P85590 · P88334 | On time 12:30 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h07 | 14:37 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 1 change | |
P85590+ C37755+ Tube from London Bridge to Canary Wharf (Elizabeth line) | On time 12:30 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h13 | 14:43 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 2 changes | |
P85594 · P88338 | On time 12:50 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h17 | 15:07 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 1 change | |
P85594+ C37796+ Tube from London Bridge to Canary Wharf (Elizabeth line) | On time 12:50 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h23 | 15:13 Abbey Wood Station (ABW) | 2 changes |
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Trains from Hastings to Abbey Wood run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 77 km distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 77 km |
Average train duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 5:14 |
Last train 23:09 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 63 days |
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Historic house museum in nearby Eltham with art, interiors and changing exhibitions. Worth visiting for design lovers and local cultural context.
Major contemporary art gallery in North Greenwich showing ambitious exhibitions by leading artists in a striking riverside building.
Volunteer-run local museum covering Thamesmead, Abbey Wood and surrounding districts through photographs, objects and community history displays.
Large park around the ruins of Lesnes Abbey, with woodlands, meadows and broad views. A local favourite for walking and quiet heritage.
Wild riverside reserve on the Thames with marshes, birdlife and open paths. Ideal for nature walks close to Abbey Wood station.
Expansive public common with ponds, tracks and seasonal colour. Popular for longer walks and a more local, less crowded green escape.
Pie and mash is a classic South London meal of minced beef pie with mashed potato and parsley liquor, long linked to working-class London food culture.
Jellied eels are a traditional East and South London speciality, made by cooking eels in spiced stock that sets into a savoury jelly.
London porter is a dark beer style with roasted malt flavours, historically brewed in London and still strongly associated with the capital.
Friendly Indian restaurant serving classic curries, tandoori dishes and takeaway favourites, popular for reliable neighbourhood dining.
Casual café and grill near Abbey Wood known locally for hearty breakfasts, kebabs and everyday comfort food in a relaxed setting.
Traditional pub atmosphere with beers, grills and familiar British pub meals, suitable for a relaxed local lunch or dinner.
Moderate for outer London: dining and transport are manageable, but accommodation and central sightseeing costs are higher than in many UK towns.
Service charge may be added in restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12% if service was good. Taxis often round up or add 10%. Cafes usually do not require a tip, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hastings to Abbey Wood 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 Abbey Wood, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hastings to Abbey Wood trains use the Hastings to Abbey Wood Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Hastings and Abbey Wood train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hastings has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Hastings.
ATMs are available at Hastings.
Ticket office support is available at Hastings. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hastings: Parking, WC.
Available at Hastings: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hastings: 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.
Abbey Wood Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Abbey Wood Station.
Ticket office support is available at Abbey Wood Station. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Abbey Wood Station: Parking, WC.
Available at Abbey Wood Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Abbey Wood Station: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available in the ticket hall and platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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