Edinburgh to Hastings Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Hastings takes 8h 56m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Hastings. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 56m
Duration: 454 mi
Distance: £209
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London Charing Cross to Hastingstrain London Charing Cross - Hastings

6h 34m

£163–252

Edinburgh to Hastings train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Hastings. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Hastings at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:52 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
13h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

1:24 AM → 10:10 AM
8h 46m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 2:48 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 5:04 PM
8h 11m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 7:06 PM
8h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

1:24 AM → 10:10 AM
8h 46m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 2:48 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 5:04 PM
8h 11m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 7:06 PM
8h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

1:24 AM → 9:47 AM
8h 23m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 2:47 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 4:47 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 6:47 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:51 AM → 6:47 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
12:51 PM → 8:47 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
2:51 PM → 10:59 PM
8h 8m • 2 changes
4:51 PM → 7:45 AM
Arrives next day
14h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

1:01 AM → 10:10 AM
9h 9m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 2:48 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 5:04 PM
8h 11m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 7:06 PM
8h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

1:24 AM → 10:10 AM
8h 46m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 2:48 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 5:04 PM
8h 11m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 7:06 PM
8h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Hastings? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Hastings, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hastings via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross, and London Charing Cross in around 6h 34m.

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