The average train between Bristol and Herne Bay takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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 Bristol and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Herne Bay station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Bristol to Herne Bay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Herne Bay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Bristol to Herne Bay train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Bristol and Herne Bay is 258.5 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Herne Bay via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 3m.