Bristol to Hastings by train

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Overview: trains from Bristol to Hastings

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bristol 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 04:47 View journey
Last train 22:35 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 41m View journey
Distance (km) 229
Trains / day 43 View all
Cheapest journey €56.74 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 25m
Train operators 7

Bristol to Hastings by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Bristol to Hastings? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 229 kilometres.

Train cost from Bristol to Hastings

Ready to book tickets from Bristol to Hastings? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Bristol and Hastings typically run €56.74.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 4 months in advance.

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Bristol to Hastings departure frequency and train timetable

With 43 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 19 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:47 and the last one is at 22:35. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:30, with the last one at 22:10.

How long is the train journey from Bristol to Hastings?

This journey covers a total of 229 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Booking time frame: Bristol to Hastings trains

Tickets for travel to Hastings along this route are available for purchase 4 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making the most of your trip to Hastings

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Hastings.

FAQs about the train journey from Bristol to Hastings

Want to know more about your journey from Bristol 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 Bristol to Hastings is 229 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.