The average train between Hastings and Sandgate takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Hastings to Sandgate. 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 Sandgate. 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 Sandgate at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hastings to Sandgate. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Sandgate station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Hastings to Sandgate train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hastings station.
Hastings to Sandgate train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Folkestone West station.
Book your Hastings to Sandgate train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Hastings and Sandgate is 47.1 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a train from Hastings to Folkestone West via Ashford International in around 1h 14m.