Manchester to Hastings by train
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Overview: trains from Manchester to Hastings
Find the key information for travelling by train from Manchester 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.
Taking the train from Manchester to Hastings
So you’re considering going from Manchester to Hastings by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.
Train cost between Manchester and Hastings: point-to-point tickets
Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$73.00, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.
Cost of travel with European train passes
Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.
Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.
Manchester to Hastings departure timetable
On this route, 41 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Manchester at 05:05 and the last leaving at 22:07 during the week.
For weekend travel to Hastings, the earliest departure is at 05:25 and the last one is at 20:55. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 20 minutes.
Train travel time and distance from Manchester to Hastings
Trains can complete this route in as little as 4 hours and 8 minutes. The total distance travelled is 349 kilometres.
How far in advance Manchester and Hastings tickets go on sale
Tickets for travel between Manchester and Hastings are available 3 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.
Making the most of your Manchester to Hastings travels
To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Hastings.
FAQs about the train journey from Manchester to Hastings
Want to know more about your journey from Manchester to Hastings? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total journey from Manchester to Hastings is 349 kilometres.
The minimum fare on this route is US$73.00. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .
You can purchase tickets for this route 3 and a half months in advance.
The quickest journey is 4 hours and 8 minutes.
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- From York to Hastings From US$83.50
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Other train journeys from Hastings
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