The cheapest and fastest trains from Hastings station (HGS) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hastings station (HGS) to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hastings station (HGS) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 2 trains that leave Hastings station (HGS) for London Gatwick Airport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 2 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 29 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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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hastings station (HGS) to London Gatwick Airport
Trains from Hastings station (HGS) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:38, the last at 20:25. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 07:38 |
Last train 20:25 |
Train companies: Southern from Hastings station (HGS) to London Gatwick Airport trainsSouthern trains will get you between Hastings station (HGS) and London Gatwick Airport from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hastings station (HGS) to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hastings station (HGS) to London Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Hastings station (HGS) and London Gatwick Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:30 Saturday 05:50 - 20:30 Sunday 05:50 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: W H smith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Open 0700-1900
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall - Open 0700-1900 (outside of these hours, access availble on request from staff)
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 1/2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station.
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