Train times from Hastings to London

Hastings connects to 1 London terminal. The fastest route is London Bridge in 85 minutes on a direct train.

Fastest journey to London

85 minutes to London Bridge

Direct service

Yes

London terminals served

1 (London Bridge)

Operator

Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink

Source

Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0

Data reviewed

2026-08-17

Hastings to each London terminal

Hastings to London Bridge

The fastest train from Hastings to London London Bridge takes 85 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Hastings the 218th quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the train from Hastings to London take?

The fastest train from Hastings reaches London London Bridge in 85 minutes. Hastings connects to 1 London terminal: London Bridge.

Which London station should I travel to from Hastings?

London Bridge is the quickest at 85 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to London Bridge.

Is Hastings a good commuter town for London?

At 85 minutes to London London Bridge, Hastings is a longer commute, typically traded off against more space and lower housing costs. Direct trains keep the journey simple.

Are there direct trains from Hastings to London?

Yes. Direct services run to London Bridge.

What are the nearest stations to Hastings?

The closest alternatives are St Leonards Warrior Square, West St Leonards, Crowhurst. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.

Other places within 90 minutes of London Bridge

Hastings is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 90 minutes of London London Bridge, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.

• Orpington15 min to London Bridge · direct
• Coulsdon South21 min to London Bridge · direct
• Redhill24 min to London Bridge · direct
• Sevenoaks24 min to London Bridge · direct
• Bexley30 min to London Bridge · direct
• Oxted33 min to London Bridge · direct

See all of them on the map →

Nearby stations

Alternative departure points close to Hastings, for comparing platforms rather than places.

• St Leonards Warrior Square82 min fastest to London · 1 km away
• West St Leonards88 min fastest to London · 3 km away
• Crowhurst82 min fastest to London · 6 km away
• Battle71 min fastest to London · 8 km away
• Robertsbridge68 min fastest to London · 16 km away
• Etchingham65 min fastest to London · 19 km away

All London terminals