The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Hastings
Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£103
Fastest journey
5 h 34 m
Average duration
6 h 9 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
326 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Hastings is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Hastings will cost around £103 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.
Of the 2 trains that leave Swansea 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 326 km distance in an average of 6 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 43 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.




Live departures
Swansea to Hastings train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Hastings trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:23 Swansea | 5h24 | 16:47 Hastings | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Hastings
Trains from Swansea to Hastings run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 17:22. The fastest train covers the 326 km distance in 5h 24m.
Distance 326 km |
Average train duration 4h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 24m |
First train 05:12 |
Last train 17:22 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Swansea to Hastings trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Swansea and Hastings from £59. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swansea to Hastings train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea 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 Swansea and Hastings
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
- 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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