The average train between Ashford and Herne Bay takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Ashford to Herne Bay. 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 Ashford and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Ashford is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 10:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Ashford station and arriving at Herne Bay station via Margate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Ashford to Herne Bay train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Ashford to Herne Bay train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Ashford to Herne Bay train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Ashford and Herne Bay is 30.8 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Ashford International to Herne Bay via Margate in around 1h 20m.