- Must visit
The British Museum
World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
1 h 23 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Trains per day
130
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hastings to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hastings to London will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 130 trains that leave Hastings for London every day 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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.
G77184 · C82882
G77200 · C82923
G26364
W27789 · G26364
W27772 · G26333
P85572
P85582
P85546
P85591
P85603The table below shows live departures for Hastings to London trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G26304 · C09938+ W45534 | 10:25 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h40 | 13:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 2 changes | |
P85569 | 10:30 Hastings station (HGS) | 1h23 | 11:53 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85573 | 10:50 Hastings station (HGS) | 1h33 | 12:23 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85579 | 11:30 Hastings station (HGS) | 1h23 | 12:53 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85584 | On time 11:50 Hastings station (HGS) | 1h33 | 13:23 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
C09829 · C09926+ W45549 | On time 12:11 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h54 | 15:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 2 changes | |
C09829 · C09926+ G77305 | 12:11 Hastings station (HGS) | 3h00 | 15:11 London Victoria (VIC) | 2 changes | |
G26315 · C09926+ W45549 | On time 12:25 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h40 | 15:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 2 changes | |
G26315 · C09926+ G77305 | 12:25 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h46 | 15:11 London Victoria (VIC) | 2 changes | |
P85590 | On time 12:30 Hastings station (HGS) | 1h23 | 13:53 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85594 | On time 12:50 Hastings station (HGS) | 1h33 | 14:23 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
G77171+ G77309 | 12:57 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h44 | 15:41 London Victoria (VIC) | 1 change | |
G77171+ W32978 | 12:57 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h38 | 15:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
G77171+ W32978+ C82413 | On time 12:57 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h48 | 15:45 London Victoria (VIC) | 2 changes | |
G77171+ W32978+ G26210_C82413 | 12:57 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h48 | 15:45 London Victoria (VIC) | 2 changes | |
C09847 · W29124+ W45415 | On time 13:11 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h54 | 16:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 2 changes | |
C09847 · W29124+ G77313 | On time 13:11 Hastings station (HGS) | 3h00 | 16:11 London Victoria (VIC) | 2 changes | |
G26321 · W29124+ W45415 | On time 13:25 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h40 | 16:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 2 changes | |
G26321 · W29124+ G77313 | On time 13:25 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h46 | 16:11 London Victoria (VIC) | 2 changes | |
P85602 | 13:30 Hastings station (HGS) | 1h23 | 14:53 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85605 | 13:50 Hastings station (HGS) | 1h33 | 15:23 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
G77175+ G77317 | On time 13:57 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h44 | 16:41 London Victoria (VIC) | 1 change | |
G77175+ W45419+ G26218_C82423 | 13:57 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h48 | 16:45 London Victoria (VIC) | 2 changes | |
G77175+ W45419 | On time 13:57 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h38 | 16:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
W29312 · W29084+ G77321 | On time 14:11 Hastings station (HGS) | 3h00 | 17:11 London Victoria (VIC) | 2 changes | |
W29312 · W29084+ W45438 | On time 14:11 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h54 | 17:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 2 changes | |
G26326 · W29084+ G77321 | On time 14:25 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h46 | 17:11 London Victoria (VIC) | 2 changes | |
G26326 · W29084+ W45438 | On time 14:25 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h40 | 17:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 2 changes | |
P85502 | On time 14:30 Hastings station (HGS) | 1h23 | 15:53 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85505 | On time 14:50 Hastings station (HGS) | 1h33 | 16:23 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
G27037+ G77325 | On time 14:57 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h44 | 17:41 London Victoria (VIC) | 1 change | |
G27037+ G28272 | On time 14:57 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h38 | 17:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
G27037+ G28272+ G26227_C82433 | 14:57 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h48 | 17:45 London Victoria (VIC) | 2 changes | |
W29315 · W28972+ G77329 | On time 15:11 Hastings station (HGS) | 3h00 | 18:11 London Victoria (VIC) | 2 changes | |
W29315 · W28972+ W45417 | On time 15:11 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h54 | 18:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 2 changes | |
P85509 | On time 15:20 Hastings station (HGS) | 1h33 | 16:53 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
G26332 · W28972+ W45417 | On time 15:25 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h40 | 18:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 2 changes | |
G26332 · W28972+ G77329 | On time 15:25 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h46 | 18:11 London Victoria (VIC) | 2 changes | |
W32579+ P85951 | 15:25 Hastings station (HGS) | 1h29 | 16:54 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
P85515 | On time 15:46 Hastings station (HGS) | 1h37 | 17:23 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
G27039+ G77333 | 15:57 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h44 | 18:41 London Victoria (VIC) | 1 change | |
G27039+ W45611 | 15:57 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h38 | 18:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
P85528 | 16:44 Hastings station (HGS) | 1h39 | 18:23 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85535 | 17:20 Hastings station (HGS) | 1h33 | 18:53 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W32629+ P85964 | On time 17:24 Hastings station (HGS) | 1h30 | 18:54 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
P85541 | On time 17:47 Hastings station (HGS) | 1h36 | 19:23 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85548 | On time 18:20 Hastings station (HGS) | 1h33 | 19:53 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
W32576+ P85970 | 18:25 Hastings station (HGS) | 1h29 | 19:54 London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 29 August | |||||
C22237 · C82803 | On time 7:12 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h54 | 10:06 London Victoria (VIC) | 1 change | |
G26288 · C82803 | On time 7:25 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h41 | 10:06 London Victoria (VIC) | 1 change | |
G26288+ C02687 | 7:25 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h40 | 10:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
G77147 · C82803+ C02687 | 7:56 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h09 | 10:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 2 changes | |
G77147 · C82803 | On time 7:56 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h10 | 10:06 London Victoria (VIC) | 1 change | |
G26293 · W29073+ C02668 | On time 8:25 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h40 | 11:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 2 changes | |
P85546 | 8:30 Hastings station (HGS) | 1h23 | 9:53 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85552 | 8:50 Hastings station (HGS) | 1h33 | 10:23 London Bridge (LBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
G77155+ G77278 | 8:56 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h46 | 11:42 London Victoria (VIC) | 1 change | |
G77155+ C02616 | 8:56 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h39 | 11:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
G77155+ C02616+ C82374 | 8:56 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h49 | 11:45 London Victoria (VIC) | 2 changes | |
C56153 · G26299+ C02616 | 9:11 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h24 | 11:35 London Bridge (LBG) | 2 changes | |
G26299 · C82823 | 9:25 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h41 | 12:06 London Victoria (VIC) | 1 change | |
G26299+ C02678 | 9:25 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h40 | 12:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 1 change | |
G77160 · C82823+ C02678 | 9:56 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h09 | 12:05 London Bridge (LBG) | 2 changes | |
G77160 · C82823 | 9:56 Hastings station (HGS) | 2h10 | 12:06 London Victoria (VIC) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Hastings to London run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Best time to book 4 days |
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World-class collection spanning ancient civilisations, the Rosetta Stone and global treasures with free permanent galleries.
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There are dozens of trains each day from Hastings to London. Many services run directly, with a journey time of around 1 hour and 40 minutes. Trains between these cities leave on both weekdays and weekends.
There are multiple trains from Hastings to London every day, with several services leaving each hour, particularly in the morning. The first train of the day leaves at around 5:00 a.m., and services then continue regularly throughout the day and evening until the last train leaves at approximately 10:30 p.m.
Some trains from Hastings to London run directly, and others may have one or more change. The average journey time is around 1 hour and 40 minutes. While the fastest service may take 1 hour and 20 minutes, the longest can take over 3 hours.
Departure train station: The train from Hastings to London departs from St Leonards Warrior Square Station. This small station in the centre of town is around 5-minutes' walk from Hastings Train Station. There's a taxi rank outside the station, as well as a café and seated waiting area.
Arrival train stations: The train from Hastings to London arrives at three stations: Cannon Street Station, Charing Cross Station, and Victoria Station. Cannon Street Station is served by the District Line and Circle Line tube services, and is less than 5 minutes' walk from London Bridge. It has toilets and waiting areas. Charing Cross Station is right by Trafalgar Square. It has a range of amenities including cafés and shops, and is served by the Bakerloo Line and Northern Line tube services. Victoria Station is located in the Westminster area of London next to Victoria Place Shopping Centre. It has ATMs, toilets, and food kiosks, as well as a bus station and taxi rank.
Trains from Hastings to London are mainly provided by Southeastern and Southern. Both provide direct services, but Southern's early morning trains have the fastest journey times. Thameslink also provides two indirect services in the evening.
Southern provides several trains from Hastings to London each hour. Their journey times can vary from around 1 hour 20 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. Many of the services are direct with no changes, but some may have one change in Hampden Park or Ashford.
Southeastern runs dozens of trains from Hastings to London every day. Its services run directly and last approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Thameslink offers two services between Hastings and London each day, and both of them are late at night. They take around 3 hours to reach London and have either one change, in Brighton, or two changes in Hampden Park and Brighton.
Southeastern, Southern, and Thameslink all have first-class carriages available on selected trains. They have no restrictions on luggage but advise that travellers should be able to easily carry their bags on and off the train without assistance. It's usually possible to bring a bike onto their trains without a reservation, but bicycles may not be allowed on board at peak times and routes (such as trains arriving between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. in London), due to lack of space. If passengers have a folding bicycle, they can bring it onto any train at any time of day.
Southeastern, Southern, and Thameslink all allow pets on their trains, but there are restrictions. There's a maximum allowance of two dogs per person, and they must be secured on a lead. If passengers wish to bring another small animal such as a cat, it must be contained in a crate or carrier.
All of the listed providers offer disability assistance services that can be booked 12-24 hours before travel. These services include the provision of ramps on and off the train as well as help with climbing stairs and carrying luggage. They can also provide a wheelchair when passengers reach the station and help them get to the train if they're visually impaired.
Save money on a train from Hastings to London by booking well in advance and being flexible with travel dates and times. Travellers can also save money on tickets by choosing a slower train.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hastings to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hastings to London trains use the Hastings to London Bridge station pair, with some services arriving at Clapham Junction. Use this guide to compare Hastings and London 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.
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.
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.
London Bridge is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Bridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Bridge.
Wi-Fi is available at London Bridge. ATMs are available at London Bridge.
Ticket office support is available at London Bridge. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Bridge: Parking, WC.
Available at London Bridge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Bridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All platforms can be accessed by lift, Accessible taxis: Taxis with ramps. There is usually one available on the rank, but if not one can be ordered through taxi drivers or by phoning Computer Cabs and specifying a taxi equipped to take wheelchairs. Tel 020 7432 1404, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 04:00 - 00:45 Sunday 06:00 - 00:45, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Clapham Junction is 5 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Clapham Junction has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Clapham Junction.
ATMs are available at Clapham Junction.
Ticket office support is available at Clapham Junction.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Clapham Junction: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Clapham Junction: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Clapham Junction: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access available through Brighton Yard entrance to all platforms via lifts. Step free access available through Grant Road entrance to platform 1 and 2 via lifts, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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