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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 prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Hastings:
A train is $0.01 (€0.01) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brighton to Hastings costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Hastings take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Brighton to Hastings
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.
G771619:26 AM1h10Brighton station (BTN)10:36 AMHastings station (HGS)$151One-way0 transfers
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G771619:26 AM1h10Brighton station (BTN)10:36 AMHastings station (HGS)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G771619:26 AM1h10Brighton station (BTN)10:36 AMHastings station (HGS)$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
W29334 · C82790 · W326199:07 AM1h17Brighton station (BTN)10:24 AMHastings station (HGS)$271One-way2 transfers
W32664 · G262849:36 AM1h22Brighton station (BTN)10:58 AMHastings station (HGS)$271One-way1 transfer
G771578:26 AM1h12Brighton station (BTN)9:38 AMHastings station (HGS)$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Hastings:
A train is $0.01 (€0.01) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brighton to Hastings costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Hastings take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 27m.
- 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 Brighton & Hove to go to Hastings by bus.
- Travel with Southern, Southern to go to Hastings by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Southern, Southern.
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