Explore Exeter to Hastings by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Exeter 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 for travel between Exeter and Hastings

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$124.35, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Exeter to Hastings train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Exeter to Hastings is at 00:52 and the last is at 22:57. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 01:06 and the last one is at 22:57. You can expect 39 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 22 minutes.

Exeter to Hastings distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 289 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 4 hours and 23 minutes.

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

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 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 more about train travel from Exeter 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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the train trip from Exeter to Hastings?

The total distance from Exeter to Hastings is 289 kilometres.

How much does it cost to go from Exeter to Hastings by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is US$124.35. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Exeter to Hastings?

Tickets for this journey become available 4 months ahead of the travel date.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Hastings?

The fastest jouney takes 4 hours and 23 minutes.