Hastings to Chester by train

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Overview: trains from Hastings to Chester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Hastings to Chester, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:04 View journey
Last train 22:09 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 24m View journey
Distance (km) 352
Trains / day 17 View all
Cheapest journey AU$113.15 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 47m
Train operators 6

Taking the train from Hastings to Chester

So you’re considering going from Hastings to Chester by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost between Hastings and Chester: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from AU$113.15, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train schedule for travel between Hastings and Chester

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 17 trains make this journey of 352 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Hastings is at 06:04 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 21:50.

During the weekend, 06:20 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:09 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 38 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Hastings to Chester

The swiftest journey time on this route is 4 hours and 24 minutes, crossing a total distance of 352 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from Hastings to Chester?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 3 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Learn even more about travelling from Hastings to Chester by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Chester.

FAQs about the train journey from Hastings to Chester

Want to know more about your journey from Hastings to Chester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Hastings to Chester is 352 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.