The average train between Banbury and Herne Bay takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury 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 Banbury and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London Marylebone and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Banbury to Herne Bay? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Herne Bay station via London Marylebone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Banbury to Herne Bay train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Herne Bay train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Banbury to Herne Bay train tickets online with Chiltern Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Banbury and Herne Bay is 186.7 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Herne Bay via London Marylebone, Baker Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 31m.