The average train between Blackpool and Herne Bay takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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 Blackpool and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Blackpool 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 Blackpool to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Herne Bay station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Blackpool to Herne Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Herne Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Blackpool to Herne Bay train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Caledonian Sleeper and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Herne Bay is 391.7 km. The road distance is 462 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Herne Bay via Preston, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 22m.