The cheapest and fastest trains from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Headcorn station (HCN)
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Headcorn station (HCN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Headcorn station (HCN) will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 4 trains that leave London Charing Cross (CHX) for Headcorn station (HCN) on Fri, Nov 07, 4 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 65 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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
London Charing Cross (CHX) to Headcorn station (HCN) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Charing Cross (CHX) to Headcorn station (HCN) trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P19038 · P18660 | On time 6:06 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h28 | 7:34 AM Headcorn station (HCN) | 1 transfer | |
P18659 | On time 7:04 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h07 | 8:11 AM Headcorn station (HCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P18657 | On time 7:34 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h07 | 8:41 AM Headcorn station (HCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P18656 | On time 8:01 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h11 | 9:12 AM Headcorn station (HCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P18655 | On time 8:33 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h09 | 9:42 AM Headcorn station (HCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P18654 | On time 9:02 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1h07 | 10:09 AM Headcorn station (HCN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Headcorn station (HCN)
Trains from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Headcorn station (HCN) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 21:04. The fastest train covers the 40 miles (65 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 40 miles (65 km) |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€9) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 21:04 |
Train companies: Southeastern from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Headcorn station (HCN) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between London Charing Cross (CHX) and Headcorn station (HCN) from $10 (€9). 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 London Charing Cross (CHX) to Headcorn station (HCN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Headcorn station (HCN) 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 Headcorn station (HCN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Charing Cross (CHX) to Headcorn station (HCN)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Yes, the station is all on one level and all platforms are reachable by disabled passengers.
- Accessible public telephones: On the central passage in the main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located outside the front of the station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: On the concourse in front of the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Located on the central passage in the main concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Located on the central passage in the main concourse. Radar key for accessible toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Within car park and station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Metro: Bakerloo Line Northern Line.
- 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.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside, behind taxi tenancy
- 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 forecourt (Ashford side of the station)
