If you really need to get to London, there’s always the alternative route via Ashford or Eastbourne. It’s longer, more expensive, and feels like taking a scenic detour through a labyrinth. But hey, you’ll see some sheep. And if you’re clever, you can use the time to guess how many seagulls are plotting to steal your sandwich from the platform.
For tourists—bless them—this will be a shock. Imagine coming for a seaside weekend and ending up on a coach with a family from Milton Keynes who are already fed up. Welcome to Hastings, please enjoy your extra hour of travel. The local fish and chip shops will hand out free lollipops to anyone who survives the bus journey, or at least they should. I’m starting a petition.
Final Thought: It’s Just a Month
So brace yourselves, Hastings. October 2026 will be messy. It will be filled with angry tweets, missed connections, and a lot of grumbling about "modern railways." But remember: trains will come back. The buses are temporary, like a bad haircut. And when those shiny new signals finally work, you’ll glide into town feeling like a hero who survived the Great Bus Saga of 2026. Just stock up on patience, caffeine, and a sense of humour. You’ll need all three.
