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Trains from Maidstone East (MDE) to Hastings (HGS)

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35

train journeys
per day

29

miles (46 kms)

1hrs 38 mins

fastest journey

04:43 / 00:01

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Maidstone East (MDE) to Hastings (HGS)

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On a typical weekday there are 35 scheduled rail journeys between Maidstone East and Hastings , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 35 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Maidstone East to Hastings is approximately 29 miles (46 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 13 mins.

Southern, Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Maidstone East and Hastings.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Maidstone East to Hastings. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 38 mins.

Journeys from Maidstone East to Hastings Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:43
    2 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    06:49
    Maidstone East
    Hastings
    Maidstone East to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:29
    2 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    07:49
    Maidstone East
    Hastings
    Maidstone East to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:16
    1 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    08:08
    Maidstone East
    Hastings
    Maidstone East to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:43
    2 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    09:02
    Maidstone East
    Hastings
    Maidstone East to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:18
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    09:12
    Maidstone East
    Hastings
    Maidstone East to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:43
    2 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    10:00
    Maidstone East
    Hastings
    Maidstone East to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:30
    1 hrs 40 mins 1 change
    10:10
    Maidstone East
    Hastings
    Maidstone East to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:30
    1 hrs 40 mins 1 change
    11:10
    Maidstone East
    Hastings
    Maidstone East to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:00
    2 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    12:10
    Maidstone East
    Hastings
    Maidstone East to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:13
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    12:11
    Maidstone East
    Hastings
    Maidstone East to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:27
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    12:52
    Maidstone East
    Hastings
    Maidstone East to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:00
    2 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    13:10
    Maidstone East
    Hastings
    Maidstone East to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:13
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    13:11
    Maidstone East
    Hastings
    Maidstone East to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:27
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    13:52
    Maidstone East
    Hastings
    Maidstone East to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:00
    2 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    14:10
    Maidstone East
    Hastings
    Maidstone East to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:13
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    14:11
    Maidstone East
    Hastings
    Maidstone East to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:27
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    14:52
    Maidstone East
    Hastings
    Maidstone East to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:00
    2 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    15:10
    Maidstone East
    Hastings
    Maidstone East to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:13
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    15:12
    Maidstone East
    Hastings
    Maidstone East to Hastings
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:27
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    15:52
    Maidstone East
    Hastings
    Maidstone East to Hastings

About Maidstone East Station

Station name Maidstone East (MDE)
Address Maidstone East station, Station Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1QN
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 07:45 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
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 Maidstone East and Hastings

The travel time between Maidstone East and Hastings by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 13 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 38 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Maidstone East and Hastings vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 35 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:43, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:01.

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Amenities on trains between Maidstone East 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 Maidstone East & Hastings. owever, there are 35 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, Thameslink, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Maidstone East and Hastings.

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