4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Folkestone to Hastings
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Folkestone to Hastings is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Folkestone to Hastings will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
To travel from Folkestone to Hastings you need to make at least one change.
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P85920_P8566110:581h12Folkestone West (FKW)12:10Hastings station (HGS)£81One-way1 change- C09847+P8592612:011h09Folkestone West (FKW)13:10Hastings station (HGS)£101One-way1 change
- W29312+P8593313:011h09Folkestone West (FKW)14:10Hastings station (HGS)£111One-way1 change
- W32546+P859149:581h12Folkestone West (FKW)11:10Hastings station (HGS)£131One-way1 change
- W29324+P859069:011h09Folkestone West (FKW)10:10Hastings station (HGS)£271One-way1 change
- W29312+P8593313:011h09Folkestone West (FKW)14:10Hastings station (HGS)£111One-way1 change
- W29324+P859069:011h09Folkestone West (FKW)10:10Hastings station (HGS)£271One-way1 change
- C09847+P8592612:011h09Folkestone West (FKW)13:10Hastings station (HGS)£101One-way1 change
- C09817+P858968:011h11Folkestone West (FKW)9:12Hastings station (HGS)£271One-way1 change
- C09829+P85920_P8566110:581h12Folkestone West (FKW)12:10Hastings station (HGS)£81One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Folkestone to Hastings
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Folkestone to Hastings among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 50 km
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Live departures
Folkestone to Hastings train times
The table below shows live departures for Folkestone to Hastings trains for today, Thursday 9 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 16:54 Folkestone | 1h18 | 18:12 Hastings | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 10 July | |||||
| C09817+P85896 | 8:01 Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h11 | 9:12 Hastings station (HGS) | 1 change | |
| W29324+P85906 | 9:01 Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h09 | 10:10 Hastings station (HGS) | 1 change | |
| W32546+P85914 | 9:58 Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h12 | 11:10 Hastings station (HGS) | 1 change | |
| C09829+P85920_P85661 | 10:58 Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h12 | 12:10 Hastings station (HGS) | 1 change | |
| C09847+P85926 | 12:01 Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h09 | 13:10 Hastings station (HGS) | 1 change | |
| W29312+P85933 | 13:01 Folkestone West (FKW) | 1h09 | 14:10 Hastings station (HGS) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Folkestone to Hastings
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Folkestone to Hastings run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:38, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 4:38 |
Last train 23:25 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Southern, Southeastern from Folkestone to Hastings trainsSouthern, Southeastern trains will get you between Folkestone and Hastings from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Folkestone to Hastings train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Folkestone 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Folkestone and Hastings
Most Folkestone to Hastings trains use the Folkestone West to Hastings station pair, with some services arriving at Ore. Use this guide to compare Folkestone and Hastings train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Folkestone station do trains to Hastings leave from?
Getting to Folkestone West from Folkestone city centre
Folkestone West is 2 km from Folkestone city centre. Public transport options include:
Folkestone West train station facilities and services
Folkestone West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Folkestone West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Folkestone West. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Folkestone West: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Folkestone West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Folkestone West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B2. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step Free access to Platform 1 via main entrance off Shorncliffe Road. Step free access to platform 2 via side entrance off Station Road. Step access between platforms via station subway. Step free Interchange between platforms via steep roads is in excess of 500 metres, 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: by entrance to platform 1, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Folkestone Central from Folkestone city centre
Folkestone Central train station facilities and services
Folkestone Central has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Folkestone Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Folkestone Central. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Folkestone Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Folkestone Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Folkestone Central: 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 via lift or steep ramps from main entrance, 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: In the booking hall, 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, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Hastings station do trains from Folkestone arrive at?
Getting to Hastings from Hastings city centre
Hastings train station facilities and services
Hastings has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hastings.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Hastings.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hastings. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hastings: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hastings: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hastings: 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.
Getting to Ore from Hastings city centre
Ore is 1 km from Hastings city centre. Public transport options include:
Ore train station facilities and services
Ore has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ore.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ore: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Ore: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ore: 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.
Most popular train connections from Folkestone
Most popular trains to and from Hastings and Folkestone
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