London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS) train with Southeastern

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS)

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£29

Average price

£29

Fastest journey

1 h 35 m

Average duration

1 h 35 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

86 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo East (WAE) 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 Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS) will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave London Waterloo East (WAE) for Hastings station (HGS) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 86 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 35 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.

Southeastern
20:181h35
London Waterloo East (WAE)
21:53Hastings station (HGS)
£291One-way
0 changes

Live departures

London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS) train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:12
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
southeastern05:00 London Waterloo East (WAE)
1h44
06:44 Hastings station (HGS)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS)

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Trains from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
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
86 km
Average train duration
1h 53m
Cheapest ticket price
£16
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
1h 29m
First train
05:00
Last train
12:18
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: Southeastern, Southern from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS) trainsSoutheastern, Southern trains will get you between London Waterloo East (WAE) and Hastings station (HGS) from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Southern

About
Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.
Learn more about Southern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 30m
Cheapest Price
£16
Southern frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone

Southeastern

About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Learn more about Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 29m
Cheapest Price
£18
Southeastern frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

FAQs: London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS) train

FAQs: Travel by train from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS).
FAQs
Yes, there is a direct train between London Waterloo East (WAE) and Hastings station (HGS). The service operates 3 times per day, provided by Southeastern, Southeastern.
The train distance from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS) is 86 km.
Booking trains from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £16, while the average price tends to be around £27.
The cheapest way to get from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS) is by train, costing approximately £16.
The train journey from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS) covers a distance of 86 km and takes approximately 1h 29m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS) leaves at 5:00.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS).
The last train from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS) departs at 12:18.
Yes, you can take the train from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS).
Trains from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS) run approximately 5 times per day.
To travel from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS), you can take a train.
There is no night train service from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS).

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Important Stations and Airports in London Waterloo East (WAE) and Hastings station (HGS)

London
Hastings
The major train station for departures in London is London Waterloo East. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Waterloo East for your trip from London to Hastings.
London Waterloo EastShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
London Waterloo East station, Sandell Street, London, SE1 8NH
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category B1. 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 Waterloo East is only through use of lift at Waterloo Main. Ramps access to the platforms is steep. There is no ticket office. Full ticket office facilities available in Waterloo Main station. There is an entrance from Southwark underground station but this involves either steps or an escalator. There is also a step only access available from the Sandall Street entrance onto the overbridge connection between Waterloo East and Waterloo main stations. Taxis and direct road access only available from Waterloo main station which is connected via ramps and an overbridge to Waterloo East station.
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible Black Cabs are available from the taxi rank adjacent to the Cab Road exit from Waterloo Main station.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: On overbridge from Waterloo Main station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platform B and C - Available during staffing hours
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Platform B and C - Available during staffing hours
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on Platform B and C Only available when staff present
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 London Waterloo East
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus alighting point in Sandell Street.

Most popular train connections from London Waterloo East (WAE)

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