Hastings to London train with Southeastern

Trains from Hastings to London 

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.

Hastings to London train times: Daily departures

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.

How long is the journey by train from Hastings to London?

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. 

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Hastings to London?

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.

Which train companies travel from Hastings to London?

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 Hastings to London

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 Hastings to London

Southeastern runs dozens of trains from Hastings to London every day. Its services run directly and last approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. 

Thameslink Hastings to London

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.

Hastings to London trains: Services on board

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.

How to find cheap train tickets from Hastings to London

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.