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Trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Hastings (HGS)

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21

train journeys
per day

30

miles (48 kms)

1hrs 10 mins

fastest journey

04:41 / 00:19

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Folkestone Central (FKC) to Hastings (HGS)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Folkestone Central and Hastings , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Folkestone Central to Hastings is approximately 30 miles (48 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 39 mins.

Southern, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone Central and Hastings.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Folkestone Central to Hastings. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 10 mins.

Journeys from Folkestone Central to Hastings Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:41
    2 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    06:49
    Folkestone Central
    Hastings
    Folkestone Central to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:48
    1 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    07:06
    Folkestone Central
    Hastings
    Folkestone Central to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:55
    1 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    08:08
    Folkestone Central
    Hastings
    Folkestone Central to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:58
    1 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    09:12
    Folkestone Central
    Hastings
    Folkestone Central to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:58
    1 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    10:10
    Folkestone Central
    Hastings
    Folkestone Central to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:00
    1 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    11:10
    Folkestone Central
    Hastings
    Folkestone Central to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:55
    1 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    12:10
    Folkestone Central
    Hastings
    Folkestone Central to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:58
    1 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    13:10
    Folkestone Central
    Hastings
    Folkestone Central to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:58
    1 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    14:10
    Folkestone Central
    Hastings
    Folkestone Central to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:58
    1 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    15:10
    Folkestone Central
    Hastings
    Folkestone Central to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:58
    1 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    16:10
    Folkestone Central
    Hastings
    Folkestone Central to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:54
    1 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    17:10
    Folkestone Central
    Hastings
    Folkestone Central to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:52
    1 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    18:12
    Folkestone Central
    Hastings
    Folkestone Central to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:58
    1 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    19:10
    Folkestone Central
    Hastings
    Folkestone Central to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:34
    1 hrs 36 mins 1 change
    20:10
    Folkestone Central
    Hastings
    Folkestone Central to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:59
    1 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    21:10
    Folkestone Central
    Hastings
    Folkestone Central to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:58
    1 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    22:10
    Folkestone Central
    Hastings
    Folkestone Central to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    21:58
    1 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    23:14
    Folkestone Central
    Hastings
    Folkestone Central to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:10
    2 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    00:21
    Folkestone Central
    Hastings
    Folkestone Central to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:10
    2 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    01:31
    Folkestone Central
    Hastings
    Folkestone Central to Hastings

About Folkestone Central Station

Station name Folkestone Central (FKC)
Address Folkestone Central station, Station Approach, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HB
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 19:00
Saturday 06:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Hastings Station

Station name Hastings (HGS)
Address Hastings station, Station Approach, off Havelock Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1BA
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:50 - 20:30
Saturday 05:50 - 20:30
Sunday 05:50 - 20:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Folkestone Central and Hastings

The travel time between Folkestone Central and Hastings by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 39 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 10 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Folkestone Central and Hastings vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:41, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:19.

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Amenities on trains between Folkestone Central and Hastings can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Folkestone Central & Hastings. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Folkestone Central and Hastings.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Folkestone Central and Hastings, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.