The average train between West Sussex and Hastings takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from West Sussex 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 West Sussex and Hastings. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Sussex is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Hastings at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from West Sussex to Hastings. However, there are services departing from West Sussex station and arriving at Hastings station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
West Sussex to Hastings train services, operated by Southern, depart from Billingshurst station.
West Sussex to Hastings train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Hastings station.
Book your West Sussex to Hastings train tickets online with Southern.
The distance between West Sussex and Hastings is 71.2 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Billingshurst to Hastings via Gatwick Airport in around 2h 49m.