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Compare train for London to Hastings
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Hastings among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €37, while a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€37 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from London to Hastings
Compare the available ways to get from London to Hastings, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (1h 55m by train vs 2h 4m by car). Tickets start at around €37 compared to roughly €36 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.
Travel optionsfrom London to Hastings
How to get from London to Hastings by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Hastings is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P854439:24 AM 1h29 London Bridge (LBG) 10:53 AM Hastings station (HGS) €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- P85443
9:24 AM 1h29 London Bridge (LBG) 10:53 AM Hastings station (HGS) €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P85443
9:24 AM 1h29 London Bridge (LBG) 10:53 AM Hastings station (HGS) €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W29324+P85636
8:40 AM 1h30 London St Pancras International (STP) 10:10 AM Hastings station (HGS) €24 1 One-way 1 transfer - W32546+P85643
9:36 AM 1h34 London St Pancras International (STP) 11:10 AM Hastings station (HGS) €24 1 One-way 1 transfer - P85432
8:24 AM 1h46 London Bridge (LBG) 10:10 AM Hastings station (HGS) €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Hastings as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Bridge (LBG) and arrive in Hastings station (HGS).
- Travel with Southern, Southeastern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express to go to Hastings by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Southern, Southeastern.
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