Reading to Hastings by train

Taking the train from Reading to Hastings

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

Train cost between Reading and Hastings

Average fares along this route:

• The cheapest ticket price: £109.00

• Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

• Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

• Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

• Travel with a budget train operator

• Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

• Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

• Select a non-flexible fare

• Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

• Subscribe to the Rail Europe newsletter to be notified about discounts.

And last but not least, compare ticket prices on Rail Europe. We automatically compile all ticket offers in one easy search so you can choose by price, timing or whatever is driving your journey.

Train schedule for travel between Reading and Hastings

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 58 trains make this journey of 127 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Reading is at 01:34 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:34.

During the weekend, 04:31 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:34 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 12 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Reading to Hastings

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 31 minutes, crossing a total distance of 127 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Reading and Hastings?

Tickets along this route go on sale 3 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

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