Hastings to Eastbourne by train

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Overview: trains from Hastings to Eastbourne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Hastings to Eastbourne, 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 05:08 View journey
Last train 23:30 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 24m View journey
Distance (km) 23
Trains / day 96 View all
Cheapest journey AU$35.38 View journey
Avg journey time 30m
Train operators 1

Taking the train from Hastings to Eastbourne

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

Train travel between Hastings and Eastbourne: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Hastings to Eastbourne:

  • Cheapest tickets: AU$35.30

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 and a half months in advance.

Hastings to Eastbourne departure frequency and train timetable

With 96 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 8 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:08 and the last one is at 23:30. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:26, with the last one at 23:25.

Train travel time and distance from Hastings to Eastbourne

Trains can complete this route in as little as 24 minutes. The total distance travelled is 23 kilometres.

When do tickets between Hastings and Eastbourne go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Hastings and Eastbourne 5 and a half months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Learn even more about travelling from Hastings to Eastbourne 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: Eastbourne.

FAQs about the train journey from Hastings to Eastbourne

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

The train journey from Hastings to Eastbourne covers 23 kilometres in total.

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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.