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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dover to Hastings
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dover to Hastings is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dover to Hastings will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 4 trains that leave Dover for Hastings every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 60 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train for Dover to Hastings
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dover to Hastings among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 60 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£16 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Dover to Hastings train times
The table below shows live departures for Dover to Hastings trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:48 Dover | 1h22 | 14:10 Hastings | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 20 November | |||||
| 04:45 Dover | 2h23 | 07:08 Hastings | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:45 Dover | 1h25 | 11:10 Hastings | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dover to Hastings
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Dover to Hastings run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 60 km distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 60 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 04:26 |
Last train 22:48 |
Train companies: Southern from Dover to Hastings trainsSouthern trains will get you between Dover and Hastings from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Dover to Hastings train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dover to Hastings by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hastings, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Dover and Hastings
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Dining
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Accessibility
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:15 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs via booking hall.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: At the front of the station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: There are waiting facilities on all platforms. Only available when staff present. Heated waiting room only on platform 1.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:30 Saturday 05:50 - 20:30 Sunday 05:50 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: W H smith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access direct to platform 1 and 2 from ramp leading off the ticket hall for some Ashford and Brightton/London services. Step free access to platforms 3 and 4 via lifts on the station footbridge. Stepped access between platforms also via the station footbridge.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 01:40 Saturday 04:45 - 01:40 Sunday 06:20 - 01:25 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Open 0700-1900
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall - Open 0700-1900 (outside of these hours, access availble on request from staff)
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 1/2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step-free access to platform 2 (to Ashford). Steps to platform 1 (to Brighton). Assistance Meeting Point is on the platform.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated shelters are available on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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