The average train between Lowestoft and Hastings takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft and Hastings. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowestoft is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Hastings at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft station and arriving at Hastings station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Lowestoft to Hastings train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Lowestoft station.
Lowestoft to Hastings train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Hastings station.
Book your Lowestoft to Hastings train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lowestoft and Hastings is 197.6 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Lowestoft to Hastings via Ipswich, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, London Bridge Station, and London Bridge in around 4h 57m.