Chester to Hastings by train

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Overview: trains from Chester to Hastings

Find the key information for travelling by train from Chester 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 04:55 View journey
Last train 22:32 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 15m View journey
Distance (km) 352
Trains / day 23 View all
Cheapest journey €94.72 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 5m
Train operators 10

Travelling by train from Chester to Hastings

Ready to travel from Chester to Hastings by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train travel between Chester and Hastings: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Chester to Hastings:

  • Cheapest tickets: €94.72

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 3 months in advance.

Chester to Hastings departure timetable

On this route, 23 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Chester at 06:26 and the last leaving at 22:32 during the week.

For weekend travel to Hastings, the earliest departure is at 04:55 and the last one is at 22:28. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 33 minutes.

Chester to Hastings distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 352 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 4 hours and 15 minutes.

When do tickets between Chester and Hastings go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Chester and Hastings 3 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 Chester to Hastings

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

The train route from Chester to Hastings covers 352 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.