The average train between Kings Cross and Hastings takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Kings Cross 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.
Trains run hourly between Kings Cross and Hastings. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Kings Cross is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Hastings at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kings Cross to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Kings Cross station and arriving at Hastings station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Kings Cross to Hastings train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Kings Cross to Hastings train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hastings station.
Book your Kings Cross to Hastings train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Kings Cross and Hastings is 89.2 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Hastings via Ashford International in around 2h 4m.