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Compare train for Canterbury to Hastings
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Hastings among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, while a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Canterbury to Hastings, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 21m faster (1h 2m by train vs 1h 23m by car) and roughly €1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€13 vs €14). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Canterbury to Hastings
How to get from Canterbury to Hastings by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Canterbury to Hastings is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:33 AM 1h37 Canterbury 11:10 AM Hastings €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:33 AM 1h37 Canterbury 11:10 AM Hastings €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:33 AM 1h37 Canterbury 11:10 AM Hastings €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:23 AM 1h47 Canterbury 12:10 PM Hastings €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Canterbury and Hastings as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Canterbury West (CBW) and arrive in Hastings station (HGS).
- Travel with Southern to go to Hastings by train.
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