The average train between Canterbury Cathedral and Hastings takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury Cathedral 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 Canterbury Cathedral and Hastings. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury Cathedral is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Hastings at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Canterbury West and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury Cathedral to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Canterbury Cathedral station and arriving at Hastings station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Canterbury Cathedral to Hastings train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury Cathedral to Hastings train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hastings station.
Book your Canterbury Cathedral to Hastings train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Canterbury Cathedral and Hastings is 59.2 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a vehicle from Canterbury Cathedral to Hastings via Canterbury West and Ashford International in around 1h 54m.