Watford to Hastings by train

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Overview: trains from Watford to Hastings

Find the key information for travelling by train from Watford to Hastings, 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 00:40 View journey
Last train 23:25 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 27m View journey
Distance (km) 111
Trains / day 40 View all
Cheapest journey AU$73.94 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 58m
Train operators 7

Explore Watford to Hastings by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Watford to Hastings aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train travel between Watford and Hastings: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Watford to Hastings:

  • Cheapest tickets: AU$73.94

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 4 months in advance.

Train schedule for travel between Watford and Hastings

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 40 trains make this journey of 111 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Watford is at 04:12 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:25.

During the weekend, 00:40 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:25 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 16 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Watford to Hastings?

This journey covers a total of 111 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 27 minutes.

How far in advance Watford and Hastings tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Watford and Hastings are available 4 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn more about train travel from Watford to Hastings

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Hastings city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Watford to Hastings

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

The train journey from Watford to Hastings covers 111 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.