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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Hastings station (HGS)
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 43 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Hastings station (HGS) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Hastings station (HGS) will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 4 trains that leave London Charing Cross (CHX) for Hastings station (HGS) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 33 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 for London Charing Cross (CHX) to Hastings station (HGS)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Hastings station (HGS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, and a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 87 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£23 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Charing Cross (CHX) to Hastings station (HGS) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Charing Cross (CHX) to Hastings station (HGS) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:15 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h32 | 09:47 Hastings station (HGS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:45 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h44 | 11:29 Hastings station (HGS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:15 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h49 | 12:04 Hastings station (HGS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| 07:15 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 2h33 | 09:48 Hastings station (HGS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:45 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 2h32 | 10:17 Hastings station (HGS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h43 | 09:47 Hastings station (HGS) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Hastings station (HGS)
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Trains from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Hastings station (HGS) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 04:57 |
Last train 22:45 |
Train companies: Southeastern, Southern from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Hastings station (HGS) trainsSoutheastern, Southern trains will get you between London Charing Cross (CHX) and Hastings station (HGS) from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Charing Cross (CHX) to Hastings station (HGS) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Hastings station (HGS) 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 station (HGS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Charing Cross (CHX) and Hastings station (HGS)
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Yes, the station is all on one level and all platforms are reachable by disabled passengers.
- Accessible public telephones: On the central passage in the main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located outside the front of the station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: On the concourse in front of the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Located on the central passage in the main concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Located on the central passage in the main concourse. Radar key for accessible toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Within car park and station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Metro: Bakerloo Line Northern Line.
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation 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.
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