The average train between Hastings and West Sussex takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Hastings to West Sussex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Hastings and West Sussex. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 9:25 PM which arrives into West Sussex at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hastings to West Sussex. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at West Sussex station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Hastings to West Sussex train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hastings station.
Hastings to West Sussex train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Hastings to West Sussex train tickets online with Southern.
The distance between Hastings and West Sussex is 71.2 km. The road distance is 119 km.
Southern operates a train from Hastings to Gatwick Airport hourly. Tickets cost £28–60 and the journey takes 1h 32m.