Edinburgh to Hastings by train

  • First train
    05:40
  • Last train
    23:40
  • Avg changes
    1
  • Fastest journey
    6hr 33m
  • Distance
    619 kilometres
  • Trains per day
    32
  • Avg. journey time
    7hr 34m
  • Train operators
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The cheapest price is the lowest fare we've ever found for this journey. These prices can usually be found by searching when booking opens but they vary due to availability, which depends on factors like the day of the week or time of year.

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30 day and 7 day prices fluctuate based on demand and availability at the time of search. For example, the 7-day price in summer is likely to be more expensive than the same journey in winter.

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Explore Edinburgh to Hastings by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Edinburgh 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 cost between Edinburgh to Hastings

Getting from Edinburgh to Hastings by rail typically costs US$149.50, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train times for travel between Edinburgh and Hastings

If you are taking the train from Edinburgh to Hastings, you will have 32 trains each day (with a departure every 26 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:40. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:40. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:20, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:15.

Edinburgh to Hastings distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 619 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 6 hours and 33 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Edinburgh and Hastings?

You can secure tickets for travel between Edinburgh and Hastings up to 5 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn even more about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

FAQs about the train journey from Edinburgh to Hastings

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

What is the travel distance between Edinburgh and Hastings by train?

The total journey from Edinburgh to Hastings is 619 kilometres.

How much does the train from Edinburgh to Hastings cost?

The lowest fare on this route is US$149.50. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Edinburgh to Hastings by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 5 months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Edinburgh to Hastings by train?

The fastest journey time is 6 hours and 33 minutes.

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