The average train between Bracknell and Herne Bay takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Bracknell 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 Bracknell and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bracknell is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bracknell to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Bracknell station and arriving at Herne Bay station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Bracknell to Herne Bay train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bracknell station.
Bracknell to Herne Bay train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Bracknell to Herne Bay train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Bracknell and Herne Bay is 130.5 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Bracknell to Herne Bay via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 11m.