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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Hastings
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Hastings is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Hastings will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 4 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Hastings 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 62 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 8 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.
8:561h28London Gatwick Airport10:24Hastings£231One-way0 changes- 17:261h34London Gatwick Airport19:00Hastings£231One-way0 changes
9:021h51London Gatwick Airport10:53Hastings£241One-way0 changes- 5:352h08London Gatwick Airport7:43Hastings£241One-way0 changes
- 8:561h28London Gatwick Airport10:24Hastings£231One-way0 changes
- 17:261h34London Gatwick Airport19:00Hastings£231One-way0 changes
- 9:021h51London Gatwick Airport10:53Hastings£241One-way0 changes
- 5:352h08London Gatwick Airport7:43Hastings£241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Hastings
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Hastings among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £23.
Distance: 62 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Hastings train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Hastings trains for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 10:26 London Gatwick Airport | 1h32 | 11:58 Hastings | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:57 London Gatwick Airport | 1h39 | 14:36 Hastings | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:56 London Gatwick Airport | 1h41 | 16:37 Hastings | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Hastings
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Hastings run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 19:02. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 5:35 |
Last train 19:02 |
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Train companies: Southern, Southeastern from London Gatwick Airport to Hastings trainsSouthern, Southeastern trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Hastings from £7. 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 Gatwick Airport to Hastings train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Hastings
Most London Gatwick Airport to Hastings trains use the London Bridge to Hastings station pair, with some services arriving at West St Leonards. Use this guide to compare London Gatwick Airport and Hastings train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Hastings from Hastings city centre
Hastings 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
Food and drink options are available at Hastings.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Hastings.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hastings: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hastings: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to West St Leonards from Hastings city centre
West St Leonards is 2 km from Hastings city centre. Public transport options include:
West St Leonards train station facilities and services
West St Leonards has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at West St Leonards.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at West St Leonards. 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at West St Leonards: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at West St Leonards: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at West St Leonards: 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.
Getting to Ore from Hastings city centre
Ore is 1 km from Hastings city centre. Public transport options include:
Ore train station facilities and services
Ore has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ore.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ore: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Ore: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ore: 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.
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