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Bexhill Museum
Local museum covering Bexhill’s social history, costume, archaeology and the town’s motoring links. Compact, informative and well suited to first-time visitors.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hastings to Bexhill among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 7 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£5 Average Price Cheapest | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Bexhill take longer:
Coach takes on average 25m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (10m by train vs 15m by car). Tickets start at around £5 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Southern, Southern.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Hastings to Bexhill run on average 7 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 7 km distance in 9m.
Distance 7 km |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 9m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 3 days |
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Local museum covering Bexhill’s social history, costume, archaeology and the town’s motoring links. Compact, informative and well suited to first-time visitors.
Contemporary gallery inside the De La Warr Pavilion presenting changing exhibitions by modern and contemporary artists in a notable seafront setting.
Community-run gallery showing rotating exhibitions by local artists and makers. A good place to discover Bexhill’s creative scene beyond the main pavilion.
Long seafront promenade ideal for walking, sea views and easy access to key sights. A classic Bexhill experience and a practical way to explore the coast.
Historic quarter with older cottages, churchyards and winding lanes. It offers a quieter side of town and a pleasant contrast to the seafront modernism.
Well-kept public park with lawns, play areas, a lake and seasonal events. A relaxed green space close to the centre for families and casual strolls.
A Sussex seaside staple of freshly caught fish in crisp batter with chips. Best by the coast, reflecting Bexhill's long fishing and holiday tradition.
Smoked herring, often grilled or served on toast. Once a common Sussex coastal breakfast, valued for its strong flavour and local fishing heritage.
A rustic Sussex dish of pork, bacon and haricot beans slow-cooked together. It is a hearty county classic linked to local farmhouse cooking.
Well-known Italian restaurant with pizzas, pasta and seafood in a smart but welcoming setting on Bexhill seafront.
Popular seafront fish and chip shop known for classic suppers and relaxed seaside dining close to the promenade.
Stylish bistro at the De La Warr Pavilion serving modern British dishes, coffee and drinks with sea views and a cultural setting.
Moderate for a UK seaside town. Dining and cafés are fairly priced, but hotels in peak season can rise. Local buses and rail are typical UK costs.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise tip about 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hastings to Bexhill 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 Bexhill, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hastings to Bexhill trains use the Hastings to Bexhill station pair. Use this guide to compare Hastings and Bexhill 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.
Bexhill is 1 km from Bexhill city centre. Public transport options include:
Bexhill has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Bexhill.
Wi-Fi is available at Bexhill. ATMs are available at Bexhill.
Ticket office support is available at Bexhill.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bexhill: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bexhill: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bexhill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step free access via long steep ramps (over 400m/gradient above 1:10). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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