The cheapest and fastest trains from Hastings to Folkestone
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hastings to Folkestone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hastings to Folkestone will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 2 trains that leave Hastings for Folkestone on Fri, Nov 07, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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.




Live departures
Hastings to Folkestone train times
The table below shows live departures for Hastings to Folkestone trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:25 AM Hastings | 1h16 | 11:41 AM Folkestone | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hastings to Folkestone
Trains from Hastings to Folkestone run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:38, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 04:38 |
Last train 23:01 |
Train companies: Southeastern, Southern from Hastings to Folkestone trainsSoutheastern, Southern trains will get you between Hastings and Folkestone from $13 (€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: Trains from Hastings to Folkestone
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hastings to Folkestone 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 Folkestone, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hastings to Folkestone
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- 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 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
- 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: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on the platform only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: front of station, by car park
- 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: Bus stop outside of the station (exit station, walk down the slope and turn right. Bus stop is just beyond the bridge)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 13:05 Saturday 07:35 - 14:15 Sunday Closed This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1, only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- 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 Road, platform 2 side of the station.
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