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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£25
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£25
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h
Trains on 18 Sept
3
Distance
86 km
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 £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
To travel from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS) you need to make at least 2 changes.
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W4538617:592h25London Waterloo East (WAE)20:24Hastings station (HGS)£251One-way3 changes- G77206+W45386+P8764417:593h36London Waterloo East (WAE)21:35Hastings station (HGS)£251One-way2 changes
- G26341+P87644+W4538617:593h00London Waterloo East (WAE)20:59Hastings station (HGS)£251One-way2 changes
- C82889 · C09824+P87644+W4538617:592h25London Waterloo East (WAE)20:24Hastings station (HGS)£251One-way3 changes
- G26341+P87644+W4538617:593h00London Waterloo East (WAE)20:59Hastings station (HGS)£251One-way2 changes
- G77206+W45386+P8764417:593h36London Waterloo East (WAE)21:35Hastings station (HGS)£251One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 86 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (1h 53m by train vs 2h 0m by car). Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Southeastern.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:48 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 1h41 | 15:29 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 3 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 86 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 86 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 0:18 |
Last train 23:48 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: Southeastern from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between London Waterloo East (WAE) and Hastings station (HGS) from £19. 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 Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo East (WAE) 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 Waterloo East (WAE) and Hastings station (HGS)
Most London Waterloo East (WAE) to Hastings station (HGS) trains use the London Bridge to Hastings station pair. Use this guide to compare London Waterloo East (WAE) and Hastings station (HGS) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Waterloo East from London city centre
London Waterloo East is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo East train station facilities and services
London Waterloo East has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo East.
Tickets and information
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 London Waterloo East: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo East: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo East: 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.
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.
Most popular train connections from London Waterloo East (WAE)
Most popular trains to and from Hastings station (HGS) and London Waterloo East (WAE)
Most popular train connections to Hastings station (HGS)
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