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Seaford Museum
Local museum covering Seaford's maritime, domestic and wartime history, with displays on the town's past and community life.
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Trains from Hastings to Seaford run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 34 km distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 34 km |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 4:50 |
Last train 23:24 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Local museum covering Seaford's maritime, domestic and wartime history, with displays on the town's past and community life.
Museum inside a Napoleonic fort with military exhibits, tunnels and ramparts explaining coastal defence across the centuries.
Museum and art gallery in nearby Towner Eastbourne, showing modern and contemporary art in a major regional cultural venue.
Iconic chalk cliffs and coast path west of Eastbourne, offering some of the best walks and views within easy reach of Seaford.
Coastal reserve with cliff-top paths, open downland and excellent viewpoints over the sea, river meanders and nearby castle ruins.
River estuary and valley landscape popular for walks, photography and classic views towards the cliffs and coastguard cottages.
Sussex pond pudding is a rich suet pastry steamed with butter and a whole lemon, long linked with Sussex home cooking.
Smoked Sussex mackerel reflects the town’s seaside setting and nearby fishing tradition, prized for its fresh, salty flavour.
Sussex blue cheese is a local cow’s milk cheese with a creamy texture and gentle blue tang, made in the county.
Long-established Italian restaurant with pasta, pizza and seafood, popular for friendly service and a lively town-centre atmosphere.
Traditional pub near the seafront serving British favourites, local ales and seafood in a relaxed historic setting.
Casual seafront spot known for fish and chips, fresh seafood and harbour views, ideal for an easy coastal meal.
Moderate for southern England. Dining and lodging cost more than many UK towns, but local buses and casual meals remain manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafés usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hastings to Seaford 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 Seaford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hastings to Seaford trains use the Hastings to Seaford station pair. Use this guide to compare Hastings and Seaford 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.
Seaford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Seaford.
Ticket office support is available at Seaford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Seaford: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Seaford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Seaford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 2 adjacent to the toilet, 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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