The average train between Hastings and Kent takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Hastings to Kent. 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 Kent. 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 Kent at 5:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hastings to Kent. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Kent station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Hastings to Kent train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hastings station.
Hastings to Kent train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Lenham station.
Book your Hastings to Kent train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Hastings and Kent is 44.7 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a train from Hastings to Lenham via Ashford International in around 1h 17m.