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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lewes to Hastings
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
1 h 4 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lewes to Hastings is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lewes to Hastings will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 2 trains that leave Lewes for Hastings 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 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 11 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lewes to Hastings
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lewes to Hastings among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, and a coach costs an average of £17.
Distance: 39 km
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lewes to Hastings train times
The table below shows live departures for Lewes to Hastings trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:27 Lewes | 0h57 | 18:24 Hastings | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| 08:13 Lewes | 1h11 | 09:24 Hastings | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lewes to Hastings
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Trains from Lewes to Hastings run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 52m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Southern from Lewes to Hastings trainsSouthern trains will get you between Lewes and Hastings 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: Lewes to Hastings train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lewes to Hastings 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 Hastings, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Lewes and Hastings
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 19:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Steep ramp to platforms 2 and 3 (to London / some trains to Seaford / Eastbourne). Ramp is over 400m long and above 1:10 gradient). Lifts to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on all platforms
- Storage location: Cycle Hub in main car park, access via the Key.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Desk
- 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.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated shelters are available on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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