The average train between Leicester and Hastings takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leicester 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 every 30 minutes between Leicester and Hastings. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Hastings at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 11m • 2 changes


3h 17m • 2 changes


3h 9m • 2 changes


3h 15m • 2 changes


3h 44m • 2 changes


3h 34m • 2 changes


3h 3m • 2 changes


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3h 17m • 2 changes


3h 35m • 2 changes


3h 20m • 2 changes


3h 38m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Hastings station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Leicester to Hastings train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Hastings train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Hastings station.
Book your Leicester to Hastings train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Leicester and Hastings is 230.4 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Hastings via London St Pancras Intl and London Bridge in around 3h 20m.