York to Hastings by train

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Overview: trains from York to Hastings

Find the key information for travelling by train from York 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 04:00 View journey
Last train 22:21 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 45m View journey
Distance (km) 363
Trains / day 43 View all
Cheapest journey £62.28 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 40m
Train operators 13

Explore York to Hastings by train

Thinking about travelling from York to Hastings by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Cost of train travel from York to Hastings

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from York to Hastings:

  • Cheapest ticket: £62.28

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

York to Hastings train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from York to Hastings is at 04:00 and the last is at 22:21. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 04:40 and the last one is at 21:35. You can expect 43 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 20 minutes.

Average train travel time from York to Hastings

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 45 minutes, travelling a total distance of 363 kilometres.

When do tickets between York and Hastings go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between York and Hastings 5 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.

Maximising your travels to Hastings

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Hastings.

FAQs about the train journey from York to Hastings

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

The total distance from York to Hastings is 363 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.