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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Hastings
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Hastings among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, while a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€17 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around €21 compared to roughly €11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-9.80. The journey takes 1h 13m versus 1h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Brighton to Hastings by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Hastings is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G270368:26 AM1h10Brighton station (BTN)9:36 AMHastings station (HGS)€121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G270368:26 AM1h10Brighton station (BTN)9:36 AMHastings station (HGS)€121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G27943 · G772325:10 AM1h07Brighton station (BTN)6:17 AMHastings station (HGS)€231One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C22220 · C82781 · W278018:06 AM1h18Brighton station (BTN)9:24 AMHastings station (HGS)€121One-way2 transfers
- C22204 · G262808:36 AM1h22Brighton station (BTN)9:58 AMHastings station (HGS)€121One-way1 transfer
- W29082 · W277818:56 AM1h28Brighton station (BTN)10:24 AMHastings station (HGS)€121One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Brighton to Hastings
Travel to Hastings 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 Brighton to Hastings.
Other travel options to Hastings take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Hastings as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Hastings station (HGS).
- Travel with Southern to go to Hastings by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Southern.
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