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Overview: Train from Headcorn to Hastings
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
FAQs: Headcorn to Hastings train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Headcorn 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.

There is no night train service from Headcorn to Hastings.
Booking trains from Headcorn to Hastings in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
In Hastings, you can visit the Blue Reef Aquarium to explore marine life exhibits and underwater tunnels. Enjoy local delicacies and entertainment at the Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival. Take a ride on the East Hill Cliff Railway, the UK's steepest funicular railway. Explore the Hastings Contemporary, a modern art gallery showcasing contemporary works. Participate in the Jack in the Green Festival, a traditional May Day celebration with music and parades. Discover Hastings Castle for panoramic views, wander through Hastings Old Town with its quaint streets and shops, enjoy the restored Hastings Pier, explore the Smugglers Adventure museum, and take in the natural beauty of Hastings Country Park.
To fully explore Hastings, including its historic sites like Hastings Castle, the Old Town, and the famous pier, as well as enjoying the seaside and nearby attractions, a stay of 2-3 days is recommended.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Headcorn to Hastings.
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Important Stations and Airports in Headcorn and Hastings
Headcorn
Hastings
The major train station for departures in Headcorn is Headcorn. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Headcorn for your trip from Headcorn to Hastings.
Amenities at train station
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Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:20 Saturday 07:10 - 13:50 Sunday 08:10 - 16:30 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. 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 2 for services away from London direct from station entrance. There is no step free access to Platform 1. Stepped access only to platform 1 for services towards London via the station footbridge. No step free interchange between platforms.
- 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: station forecourt
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside, behind taxi tenancy
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Headcorn
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt (Ashford side of the station)
The major train station for arrivals in Hastings is Hastings. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Hastings for your journey to Hastings from Headcorn.
Amenities at train station
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Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:30 Saturday 05:50 - 20:30 Sunday 05:50 - 20:30
Shopping
- Type of shops available: W H smith
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 1/2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Hastings
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station.
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