The average train between Hastings and West Malling takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Hastings to West Malling. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Hastings and West Malling. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 10:24 PM which arrives into West Malling at 5:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hastings to West Malling. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at West Malling station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Hastings to West Malling train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hastings station.
Hastings to West Malling train services, operated by Southern, arrive at West Malling station.
Book your Hastings to West Malling train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Hastings and West Malling is 50.3 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Hastings to West Malling via Ashford International in around 1h 50m.