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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Hastings
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
44 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Hastings is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Hastings will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 2 trains that leave Royal Tunbridge Wells for Hastings on Mon, Jul 13, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
On Mon, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 45 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.
8:49 AM0h45Royal Tunbridge Wells9:34 AMHastings$111One-way0 transfers- 7:03 PM0h42Royal Tunbridge Wells7:45 PMHastings$171One-way0 transfers
- 7:03 PM0h42Royal Tunbridge Wells7:45 PMHastings$171One-way0 transfers
- 8:49 AM0h45Royal Tunbridge Wells9:34 AMHastings$111One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Royal Tunbridge Wells to Hastings
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Hastings among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Hastings take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (47m by train vs 53m by car). Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $11 (€9) 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, 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
Royal Tunbridge Wells to Hastings train times
The table below shows live departures for Royal Tunbridge Wells to Hastings trains for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P85428 | On time 8:36 AM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h53 | 9:29 AM Hastings station (HGS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85428 | On time 8:41 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h48 | 9:29 AM Hastings station (HGS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85439 | On time 9:42 AM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h53 | 10:35 AM Hastings station (HGS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85439 | On time 9:46 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h49 | 10:35 AM Hastings station (HGS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85445 | On time 10:08 AM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h40 | 10:48 AM Hastings station (HGS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85445 | On time 10:12 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h36 | 10:48 AM Hastings station (HGS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85451 | On time 10:42 AM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h53 | 11:35 AM Hastings station (HGS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85451 | On time 10:46 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h49 | 11:35 AM Hastings station (HGS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85456 | On time 11:08 AM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h40 | 11:48 AM Hastings station (HGS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85456 | On time 11:12 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h36 | 11:48 AM Hastings station (HGS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85461 | On time 11:42 AM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h53 | 12:35 PM Hastings station (HGS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85461 | On time 11:46 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h49 | 12:35 PM Hastings station (HGS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Hastings
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Trains from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Hastings run on average 13 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 42m.
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 12:40 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Southeastern from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Hastings trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Hastings from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Hastings
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Royal Tunbridge Wells 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
Popular train stations from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Hastings
Most Royal Tunbridge Wells to Hastings trains use the Tunbridge Wells to Hastings station pair, with some services arriving at West St Leonards. Use this guide to compare Royal Tunbridge Wells and Hastings train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Royal Tunbridge Wells station do trains to Hastings leave from?
Getting to Tunbridge Wells from Royal Tunbridge Wells city centre
Tunbridge Wells train station facilities and services
Tunbridge Wells has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Tunbridge Wells.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Tunbridge Wells.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tunbridge Wells. 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 Tunbridge Wells: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Tunbridge Wells: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tunbridge Wells: 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 platform 1 for services towards London via the main entrance. Step free access to platform 2 via the lift from Mount Pleasant Road entrance for services towards Hastings. Step free interchange between platforms via steep path approximately 200 metres. Step access between platforms via the station footbridge, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, 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 05:00 - 01:45 Saturday - Sunday 05:00 - 02:15 Saturday - Sunday 06:30 - 00:30 Assistance is available from this station from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to High Brooms from Royal Tunbridge Wells city centre
High Brooms is 2 km from Royal Tunbridge Wells city centre. Public transport options include:
High Brooms train station facilities and services
High Brooms has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at High Brooms.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at High Brooms. 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 High Brooms: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at High Brooms: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at High Brooms: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. 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 the side entrance.There is no step free access to Platform 2. Step only access to platform 2 for services away from London. No step free interchange between platforms, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Hastings station do trains from Royal Tunbridge Wells arrive at?
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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