The average train between Canterbury and Hastings takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 and Hastings. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Hastings at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Hastings station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Canterbury to Hastings train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Hastings train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hastings station.
Book your Canterbury to Hastings train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Canterbury and Hastings is 59 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Hastings via Ashford International in around 1h 41m.