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Compare train and bus for Eastbourne to Hastings
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eastbourne to Hastings among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Eastbourne to Hastings, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (33m by train vs 45m by car). Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $7 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.
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.
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How to get from Eastbourne to Hastings by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Eastbourne to Hastings is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G270338:08 AM 0h29 Eastbourne station (EBN) 8:37 AM Hastings station (HGS) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G270338:08 AM 0h29 Eastbourne station (EBN) 8:37 AM Hastings station (HGS) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
G270338:08 AM 0h29 Eastbourne station (EBN) 8:37 AM Hastings station (HGS) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G270369:08 AM 0h29 Eastbourne station (EBN) 9:37 AM Hastings station (HGS) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
G262809:24 AM 0h34 Eastbourne station (EBN) 9:58 AM Hastings station (HGS) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
G262778:25 AM 0h34 Eastbourne station (EBN) 8:59 AM Hastings station (HGS) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Eastbourne and Hastings as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Eastbourne station (EBN) and arrive in Hastings station (HGS).
- Travel with Southern to go to Hastings by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Southern.
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