The average train between Plymouth and Hastings takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Hastings. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Hastings at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Hastings station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Plymouth to Hastings train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Hastings train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hastings station.
Book your Plymouth to Hastings train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Plymouth and Hastings is 337 km. The road distance is 465 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Hastings via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 5h 34m.