Hastings to Sheffield train with East Midlands Trains

Sat 29 Nov
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hastings to Sheffield

Showing times and prices for 30 Nov

Cheapest price

£55

Average price

£60

Fastest journey

4 h 38 m

Average duration

5 h 18 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

314 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hastings to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Hastings to Sheffield will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Hastings for Sheffield every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 314 km distance in an average of 5 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 38 m .

The slowest trains will take 5 h 54 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.

East Midlands Trains
16:304h38
Hastings
21:08Sheffield
£551One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Trains
06:245h22
Hastings
11:46Sheffield
£571One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Trains
08:255h54
Hastings
14:19Sheffield
£661One-way
0 changes

Live departures

Hastings to Sheffield train times

The table below shows live departures for Hastings to Sheffield trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 03:54
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
east_midlands_railway04:20 Hastings
4h38
08:58 Sheffield0 changesdirect
london_north_eastern_railway04:50 Hastings
4h58
09:48 Sheffield0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railway05:25 Hastings
4h17
09:42 Sheffield0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Hastings to Sheffield

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Trains from Hastings to Sheffield run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 21:01. The fastest train covers the 314 km distance in 4h 17m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
314 km
Average train duration
3h 36m
Cheapest ticket price
£30
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
4h 17m
First train
04:35
Last train
21:01
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Southern from Hastings to Sheffield trainsEast Midlands Trains, Southern trains will get you between Hastings and Sheffield from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Trains

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 14m
Cheapest Price
£30
East Midlands Trains frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

Southern

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 35m
Cheapest Price
£126
Southern frequency
12 a day

FAQs: Hastings to Sheffield train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hastings to Sheffield 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 Sheffield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
A day trip from Hastings to Sheffield is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 17m. Trains run 6 times per day.
The train journey from Hastings to Sheffield offers varied scenery, starting with coastal views near Hastings, transitioning through the picturesque Sussex countryside, and featuring urban landscapes as it approaches Sheffield.
The cheapest way to get from Hastings to Sheffield is by train, costing approximately £30.
The train distance from Hastings to Sheffield is 314 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Hastings to Sheffield can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £30, while the average price tends to be around £59.
The last train from Hastings to Sheffield departs at 21:01.
There is no night train service from Hastings to Sheffield.
To travel from Hastings to Sheffield, you can take a train.
Sheffield can be explored comfortably in 2 to 3 days, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Peak District, Kelham Island Museum, and the Sheffield Botanical Gardens.
In Sheffield, you can explore the stunning landscapes of the Peak District National Park, visit the Sheffield Winter Garden with its wide range of exotic plants, and enjoy art at the Graves Gallery. Walk the scenic Rivelin Valley Nature Trail, or catch a performance at the Crucible Theatre. Discover the Sheffield Botanical Gardens and learn about steelmaking at the Kelham Island Museum. Art and design enthusiasts can visit the Millennium Gallery, while those interested in history can explore Sheffield Cathedral and the Weston Park Museum.
Booking trains from Hastings to Sheffield in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Hastings to Sheffield covers a distance of 314 km and takes approximately 4h 17m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train station in Hastings that goes to Sheffield is Hastings station (HGS), and it arrives at Sheffield station (SHF).
The first train from Hastings to Sheffield leaves at 4:35.
Trains from Hastings to Sheffield run approximately 6 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Hastings to Sheffield.
Yes, you can take the train from Hastings to Sheffield.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Hastings to Sheffield.

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Important Stations and Airports in Hastings and Sheffield

Hastings
Sheffield
The major train station for departures in Hastings is Hastings. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Hastings for your trip from Hastings to Sheffield.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:30 Saturday 05:50 - 20:30 Sunday 05:50 - 20:30
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: W H smith
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: On Platform 1/2
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transport options for Hastings
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Unheated shelters are available on both platforms
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 12:25 Saturday 06:00 - 12:40 Sunday Closed This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transport options for West St Leonards
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: St Vincent's Road
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