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Battle Museum of Local History
Compact local museum covering the 1066 battle, town life and archaeology, with accessible displays that add context to a visit.
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
13 m
Average duration
13 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hastings to Battle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hastings to Battle will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 22 trains that leave Hastings for Battle every day 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 9 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 13 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.










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Trains from Hastings to Battle run on average 7 times per day, taking around 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 9 km distance in 13m.
Distance 9 km |
Average train duration 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 0:13 |
Last train 23:44 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Battle — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Battle trip today.
Compact local museum covering the 1066 battle, town life and archaeology, with accessible displays that add context to a visit.
Gallery and visitor centre with exhibitions on the abbey and battle, presenting artefacts and interpretation beside the battlefield.
Museum displays inside the abbey complex that explain Norman conquest history, site archaeology and monastic life for visitors.
The preserved battlefield walking area lets visitors follow the events of 1066 across open ground with interpretation points.
Battle’s main street is lined with historic buildings, independent shops and classic views towards the abbey gatehouse.
A quiet historic lane near the abbey, appreciated for old buildings, local character and a gentler side of the town centre.
A Sussex dish of pork belly slowly braised with herbs and cider or stock. It is a historic county favourite linked to farmhouse cooking.
A traditional steamed suet pudding from Sussex filled with butter and lemon. It is one of the county’s best-known old-fashioned desserts.
A rich fruit cake associated with nearby Hastings and East Sussex, made with dried fruit, spices and butter. It is a classic regional tea-time bake.
Stylish restaurant in Battle offering modern British cooking, steaks and seafood in a smart yet approachable setting.
Established tea room and café known for cream teas, cakes, light lunches and a cosy setting close to Battle Abbey.
Traditional pub in Battle serving British classics, local ales and a relaxed historic atmosphere in the town centre.
Moderate for southern England. Dining and stays cost more than many UK small towns, but local buses and simple meals remain manageable for most visitors.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafés: rounding up is fine. Taxis: round up or add about 10% for good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hastings to Battle 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 Battle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hastings to Battle trains use the Hastings to Battle station pair. Use this guide to compare Hastings and Battle 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.
Ore is 1 km from Hastings city centre. Public transport options include:
Ore has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Ore.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ore: Parking.
Available at Ore: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ore: 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.
West St Leonards is 2 km from Hastings city centre. Public transport options include:
West St Leonards has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at West St Leonards.
Ticket office support is available at West St Leonards. 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 West St Leonards: Parking.
Available at West St Leonards: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at West St Leonards: 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.
Battle is 1 km from Battle city centre. Public transport options include:
Battle has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Battle.
Ticket office support is available at Battle. 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 Battle: Parking, WC.
Available at Battle: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Battle: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. 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 from main entrance for services to London. There is no step free access to Platform 2. Step only access via footbridge to platform 2 for services towards Hastings, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: platform 1, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 19:00 Saturday 05:40 - 19:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:30, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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