The average train between Kent and Hastings takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent to Hastings. 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 Kent and Hastings. The earliest departure is at 2:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Hastings at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Hastings station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Kent to Hastings train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.
Kent to Hastings train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hastings station.
Book your Kent to Hastings train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Kent and Hastings is 44.7 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Hastings via Ashford International in around 1h 40m.