Hastings West Hill Railway
Hastings West Hill Railway is a funicular railway that avoids a walk up the steep West hill between the town and the views and cafe on top. It’s historic too, and a much more enjoyable way of getting up or down than the paths! Funiculars have operated in Europe since 1862, and in Britain since 1875. It's one of two funicular railways in Hastings.
It's easy to reach Hastings West Hill Railway, in Hastings, by train. Simply hop on a train to Hastings station and then it's a short walk through the town.
For more info including facilities and opening times, visit Hastings West Hill Railway’s website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours: Being staffed may mean there is only staff in the ticket office, who may not always be available to assist - booking is recommended
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Everyday | 05:50 - 20:30 |
| Weekdays | 05:50 - 20:30 |
| Saturday | 05:50 - 20:30 |
| Sunday | 05:50 - 20:30 |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Full time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Lost Property | Available |
| Lost Property phone number | 0345 322 7021 |
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | Coffee shop |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Information Systems |
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Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer Service notes | TEST |
|---|---|
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
Carpark opening hours:
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Station Car Park | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpark operator | Meteor Parking Ltd | ||||||||||||||
| Car parking spaces | 75 | ||||||||||||||
| Carpark charges |
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Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 36 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | outside station, car park |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Ticket Office and Car Park are step free. Access to all platforms via Lift. |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
| Accessible taxis | unknown |
| Accessible taxis notes | Accessible taxis are available |
First Class Lounge
Departures and arrivals from Hastings
Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Hastings station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 05:15 | 4 | On time |
| to Ashford International | Southern | 05:20 | 3 | On time |
| to London Charing Cross | Southeastern | 05:49 | 4 | On time |
| to Ore | Southern | 05:54 | 3 | On time |
| to Brighton | Southern | 06:00 | 2 | On time |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Eastbourne | Southern | 05:54 | 3 | On time |
| from Eastbourne | Southern | 06:17 | 2 | On time |
| from Ore | Southeastern | 06:19 | 2 | On time |
| from Eastbourne | Southern | 06:25 | 3 | On time |
| from Ore | Southern | 06:25 | 2 | On time |
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