The average train between Hastings and Canterbury takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Hastings to Canterbury. 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 Hastings and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hastings to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Canterbury station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Hastings to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hastings station.
Hastings to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Hastings to Canterbury train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Hastings and Canterbury is 59 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Hastings to Canterbury West via Ashford International in around 1h 17m.