The average train between Southend East and Hastings takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend East 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 Southend East and Hastings. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend East is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Hastings at 1:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Fenchurch Street and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 7m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Southend East to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Southend East station and arriving at Hastings station via London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Southend East to Hastings train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend East station.
Southend East to Hastings train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Hastings station.
Book your Southend East to Hastings train tickets online with c2c and Southeastern.
The distance between Southend East and Hastings is 76.8 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a train from Southend East to Hastings via London Fenchurch Street and London Bridge in around 3h 12m.