The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Hastings takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea 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-on-Sea and Hastings. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Hastings at 1:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Fenchurch Street and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Hastings station via London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Southend-on-Sea to Hastings train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.
Southend-on-Sea to Hastings train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Hastings station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Hastings train tickets online with c2c and Southeastern.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Hastings is 76.5 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Southend Central to Hastings via London Fenchurch Street and London Bridge in around 3h 9m.
