London Bridge to Hastings Trains From £13.30*

Travel from London Bridge to Hastings in around 1 hour 23 minutes with fast, reliable direct services from Southeastern.

This popular Southeastern route provides passengers with glorious views through the High Weald National Landscape, as you head down to the south coast, arriving practically on Hastings Beach. As well as a picturesque travel experience, taking the train from London to Hastings is more environmentally friendly than driving, and can be more affordable too if you buy cheap train tickets with TrainPal.

Southeastern operates one of the busiest networks in the UK, running services between seven London terminals, in addition to linking Kent, East Sussex and south-east London.

Departing from London Bridge

The quickest train from London to Hastings departs from London Bridge, situated on the South Bank of the River Thames, between Millennium Bridge and Tower Bridge.

To get to London Bridge is easy, with a multitude of bus routes and taxis, as well as a London Underground station served by the Jubilee and Northern lines. Before your journey, you’ll be close to iconic landmarks such as St Paul’s Cathedral, HMS Belfast, The Shard, Sky Garden and the Monument to the Great Fire of London.

One of the most central and accessible train stations in the capital, London Bridge is the starting point for adventures to places like Bedford, Epsom, Kentish Town, Dartford and Horsham, as well as other London stations, including London Victoria and London Cannon Street. The main train operators serving this station include Thameslink, Southeastern, and Southern.

Main stops

The main stops along this journey include Orpington, Sevenoaks, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, High Brooms and Tunbridge Wells, before arriving into Hastings, the train’s destination. Note that exact stops may vary depending on the time, train operator, and specific train routes.

Arriving at Hastings

A delightful seaside town in East Sussex on the south coast of England, you can get from London Bridge to Hastings quickly and efficiently when travelling with Southeastern.

Hastings provides train services to other cities and towns, including Eastbourne, Ashford International, Brighton and London. From Hastings, you can travel with major operators like Southern and Southeastern.

Near Hastings Station, you’ll find history in the form of Hastings Castle, as well as a modern shopping experience at Priory Meadow Shopping Centre. If you’re looking to soak up some culture, make time to visit Hastings Museum & Art Gallery, or head straight to the coast to bask on the beautiful pebble beach!

Southeastern train classes

• Standard Class: Enjoy free WiFi, luggage areas, and comfortable seating. Priority seats with extra legroom are near train doors and labelled. Newer trains offer power sockets under each pair of seats.

Southeastern train travel advice

Here’s everything you might need to know for your journey, from luggage allowance and children’s prices to pet policies and assisted travel.

• Bicycles: Non-folding bikes and e-bikes are only allowed during less busy off-peak hours. Tandems, e-scooters and e-skateboards are not permitted.
• Children: Children under 5 travel free with a ticketed adult, while each adult can bring up to four children aged 5-15 for just £1 each.
• Pets: Southeastern allows passengers to travel with a maximum of two small dogs on a lead free of charge. Pets other than dogs are welcome too when carried in a fully enclosed basket or pet carrier with dimensions not exceeding 85 x 60 x 60 cm.
• Luggage: Make sure to stow luggage away safely in the luggage racks or overhead storage provided, and refrain from bringing excessive amounts of luggage such that you might inconvenience other passengers.
• Passenger Assist: Assist with travel planning, provide travel information, handle luggage, reserve seats, support boarding, and offer connection services.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.