Hastings to Leicester train with East Midlands Trains

Wed, 05 Nov
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hastings to Leicester

Showing times and prices for 05 Nov

Cheapest price

£69

Average price

£100

Fastest journey

3 h 11 m

Average duration

3 h 23 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

230 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hastings to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Hastings to Leicester will cost around £100 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Hastings for Leicester 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 230 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 11 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 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
05:453h35
Hastings
09:20Leicester
£691One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Trains
10:253h11
Hastings
13:36Leicester
£1311One-way
0 changes

Live departures

Hastings to Leicester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 19:37
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
southeastern05:45 Hastings
3h35
09:20 Leicester0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railway10:25 Hastings
3h11
13:36 Leicester0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Hastings to Leicester

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Trains from Hastings to Leicester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 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
230 km
Average train duration
2h 59m
Cheapest ticket price
£36
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
3h 11m
First train
04:41
Last train
22:06
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: East Midlands Trains, Southeastern, Southern from Hastings to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Trains, Southeastern, Southern trains will get you between Hastings and Leicester from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Trains

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 10m
Cheapest Price
£49
East Midlands Trains frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day 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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 34m
Cheapest Price
£36
Southeastern frequency
3 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

Southern

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 39m
Cheapest Price
£102
Southern frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Hastings to Leicester train

FAQs: Travel by train from Hastings to Leicester 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 Hastings to Leicester.
FAQs
Booking trains from Hastings to Leicester 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 Hastings to Leicester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £36, while the average price tends to be around £72.
The cheapest way to get from Hastings to Leicester is by train, costing approximately £36.
The train station in Hastings that goes to Leicester is Hastings station (HGS), and it arrives at Leicester station (LEI).
Yes, you can take the train from Hastings to Leicester.
To travel from Hastings to Leicester, you can take a train.
The train distance from Hastings to Leicester is 230 km.
The train journey from Hastings to Leicester covers a distance of 230 km and takes approximately 3h 11m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from Hastings to Leicester leaves at 4:41.
The last train from Hastings to Leicester departs at 22:06.
Trains from Hastings to Leicester run approximately 6 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Hastings to Leicester.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Hastings to Leicester.
There is no night train service from Hastings to Leicester.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Hastings and Leicester

Hastings
Leicester
The major train station for departures in Hastings is Hastings. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Hastings for your trip from Hastings to Leicester.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:30 Saturday 05:50 - 20:30 Sunday 05:50 - 20:30
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: W H smith
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: On Platform 1/2
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
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 Hastings
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station.

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