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Old Street to Hastings train prices and times

Planning a journey from Old Street to Hastings? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £ 47.50, with average prices for this route around £ 50.40. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Operator	Find Tickets
23:34 7h 14m, No direct Old Street	06:48 +1 Hastings		Find Tickets
23:47 7h 57m, No direct Old Street	07:44 +1 Paris		Find Tickets

Old Street to Hastings train route details

First train

00:30

Last train

23:47

Departure station

Old Street

Arrival station

Hastings

Journey time

2h 8m

Distance

88 km

Price

£ 47.50*

Train Operators

Southeastern, Great Northern, Southern

How to book cheap train tickets from Old Street to Hastings

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Old Street to Hastings during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Old Street to Hastings for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Old Street to Hastings, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Old Street to Hastings ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Old Street to Hastings more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Old Street to Hastings train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Old Street to Hastings with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

Trains from Old Street to Hastings from £ 47.50

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Old Street to Hastings train prices and times

Old Street to Hastings train route details