4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hastings to Ashford
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
45 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hastings to Ashford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hastings to Ashford will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 1 trains that leave Hastings for Ashford on Thu, Jul 09, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .
On Thu, Jul 09 the slowest trains will take 45 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.
6:25 PM0h45Hastings7:10 PMAshford$251One-way0 transfers
- 6:25 PM0h45Hastings7:10 PMAshford$251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Hastings to Ashford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hastings to Ashford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hastings to Ashford:
A bus is $0.73 (€0.60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hastings to Ashford costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Ashford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (45m by train vs 56m by car). Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $11 (€9) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Southern.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Hastings to Ashford train times
The table below shows live departures for Hastings to Ashford trains for today, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:25 AM Hastings | 0h45 | 10:10 AM Ashford | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hastings to Ashford
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Trains from Hastings to Ashford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (39 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 24 miles (39 km) |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 5:02 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Southern from Hastings to Ashford trainsSouthern trains will get you between Hastings and Ashford from $24 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Hastings to Ashford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hastings to Ashford 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 Ashford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hastings to Ashford
Most Hastings to Ashford trains use the Hastings to Ashford International station pair. Use this guide to compare Hastings and Ashford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Hastings station do trains to Ashford leave from?
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.
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.
Which Ashford station do trains from Hastings arrive at?
Getting to Ashford International from Ashford city centre
Ashford International train station facilities and services
Ashford International has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ashford International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Ashford International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ashford International. 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 Ashford International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ashford International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ashford International: 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, 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: These are located in the booking hall on the domestic side of the station. They are also located in the subway adjacent to the gateline on the international side 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.
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