The average train between Hastings and Canterbury Cathedral takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Hastings to Canterbury Cathedral. 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 Cathedral. 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 Cathedral at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 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 Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Canterbury Cathedral station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Hastings to Canterbury Cathedral train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hastings station.
Hastings to Canterbury Cathedral train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Hastings to Canterbury Cathedral train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Hastings and Canterbury Cathedral is 59.2 km. The road distance is 66 km.
Southern operates a train from Hastings to Ashford International hourly. Tickets cost £13–27 and the journey takes 45 min.