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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Maidstone to Hastings
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maidstone to Hastings is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maidstone to Hastings will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
To travel from Maidstone to Hastings you need to make at least one change.
P89407 · P90246 · P8545410:001h47Maidstone West (MDW)11:47Hastings station (HGS)£121One-way2 changes- P89399 · J12126 · P854499:301h59Maidstone West (MDW)11:29Hastings station (HGS)£131One-way2 changes
- P89389 · P90331 · P854439:001h53Maidstone West (MDW)10:53Hastings station (HGS)£161One-way2 changes
- P88686+
C0982910:012h09Maidstone East (MDE)12:10Hastings station (HGS)£161One-way1 change - P88671+W293248:311h39Maidstone East (MDE)10:10Hastings station (HGS)£181One-way1 change
- P88671+W293248:311h39Maidstone East (MDE)10:10Hastings station (HGS)£181One-way1 change
- P89407 · P90246 · P8545410:001h47Maidstone West (MDW)11:47Hastings station (HGS)£121One-way2 changes
- P89389 · P90331 · P854439:001h53Maidstone West (MDW)10:53Hastings station (HGS)£161One-way2 changes
- P89399 · J12126 · P854499:301h59Maidstone West (MDW)11:29Hastings station (HGS)£131One-way2 changes
- P88677+W325469:012h09Maidstone East (MDE)11:10Hastings station (HGS)£201One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Maidstone to Hastings
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maidstone to Hastings among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 46 km
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Live departures
Maidstone to Hastings train times
The table below shows live departures for Maidstone to Hastings trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 22 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| P88671+W29324 | 8:31 Maidstone East (MDE) | 1h39 | 10:10 Hastings station (HGS) | 1 change | |
| P89389 · P90331 · P85443 | 9:00 Maidstone West (MDW) | 1h53 | 10:53 Hastings station (HGS) | 2 changes | |
| W32546+P88677 | 9:01 Maidstone East (MDE) | 2h09 | 11:10 Hastings station (HGS) | 1 change | |
| P89399 · J12126 · P85449 | 9:30 Maidstone West (MDW) | 1h59 | 11:29 Hastings station (HGS) | 2 changes | |
| P89407 · P90246 · P85454 | 10:00 Maidstone West (MDW) | 1h47 | 11:47 Hastings station (HGS) | 2 changes | |
| P88686+C09829 | 10:01 Maidstone East (MDE) | 2h09 | 12:10 Hastings station (HGS) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Maidstone to Hastings
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Maidstone to Hastings run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 4:56 |
Last train 22:58 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Southeastern, Southern from Maidstone to Hastings trainsSoutheastern, Southern trains will get you between Maidstone and Hastings from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Maidstone to Hastings train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Hastings
Most Maidstone to Hastings trains use the Maidstone West to Hastings station pair, with some services arriving at West St Leonards. Use this guide to compare Maidstone and Hastings train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Maidstone station do trains to Hastings leave from?
Getting to Maidstone West from Maidstone city centre
Maidstone West train station facilities and services
Maidstone West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Maidstone West.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Maidstone West. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Maidstone West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Maidstone West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Maidstone West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Maidstone West.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Maidstone, Travelodge Maidstone Central, The Townhouse Hotel.
Getting to Maidstone East from Maidstone city centre
Maidstone East is 1 km from Maidstone city centre. Public transport options include:
Maidstone East train station facilities and services
Maidstone East has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Maidstone East.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Maidstone East. 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 Maidstone East: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Maidstone East: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Maidstone East: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. 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 for services towards London from the main side entrance. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London. Step free access to platform 3, terminal platform, for services towards London. There is step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 200 metres. From the Ticket office the step free access to all platforms is via the station forecourt, 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: platform 1, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 01:00 Saturday 05:30 - 01:00 Sunday 06:30 - 23:59, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Maidstone Barracks from Maidstone city centre
Maidstone Barracks is 1 km from Maidstone city centre. Public transport options include:
Maidstone Barracks train station facilities and services
Maidstone Barracks has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Maidstone Barracks.
Tickets and information
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Maidstone Barracks: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Maidstone Barracks: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Maidstone Barracks: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C. This station does not have step free access.Steps to all platforms down from main road.Interchange between platforms via steps up to road bridge. Unstaffed station. There are no station staff but there are staff to assist on the trains, 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: On platform 1, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Hastings station do trains from Maidstone 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 West St Leonards from Hastings city centre
West St Leonards is 2 km from Hastings city centre. Public transport options include:
West St Leonards train station facilities and services
West St Leonards has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at West St Leonards.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at West St Leonards. 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 West St Leonards: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at West St Leonards: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at West St Leonards: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C. 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 for services towards London via booking hall only. There is no step free access to Platform 2.Only Stepped access to platform 2 for services away from London. No step free interchange between platforms. Stepped access between platforms via 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: At front of station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
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