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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Clapham Junction | Hastings | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | London Bridge | Hastings | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Clapham Junction | Hastings | No tags | ||||
| Train | London Bridge | Hastings | No tags | ||||
| Train | Clapham Junction | Hastings | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from London to Hastings
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hastings. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 134, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average priceR 260 - R 1 762 | Average duration1h 53m | 2kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average priceR 134 - R 134 | Average duration1h 50m | 4kg CO₂e |
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Hastings by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from London to Hastings?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Hastings start from R 260. The average price for this train route is around R 981. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Hastings?
The average train journey time from London to Hastings is 1h 53m, covering a distance of 86 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 23m and is operated by Southeastern.
Which train operators serve the London to Hastings route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 20 trains available per day, including services from Southern, Southeastern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Hastings?
The earliest train from London to Hastings departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 23:59.
Which is the best train operator from London to Hastings?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Southeastern, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Hastings?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Southeastern has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from London to Hastings?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Southeastern, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Hastings?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Southeastern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from London to Hastings was searched and found on 13 Jan 2026 with a price of R 243To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Hastings as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 243 to R 1 667 for a train ticket from London to Hastings based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 243, which is on 2026-01-13.
