The average train between Hastings and Gillingham takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Hastings to Gillingham. 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 Gillingham. 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 Gillingham at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hastings to Gillingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hastings to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Gillingham station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Hastings to Gillingham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hastings station.
Hastings to Gillingham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.
Book your Hastings to Gillingham train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Hastings and Gillingham is 59.4 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Hastings to Gillingham (Kent) via Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International in around 2h 12m.