The average train between Canterbury and Herne Bay Pier takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. There is an hourly train service from Canterbury to Herne Bay Pier. 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 Canterbury and Herne Bay Pier. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Herne Bay Pier at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Faversham and take an average of 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Herne Bay Pier. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Herne Bay Pier station via Faversham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Canterbury to Herne Bay Pier train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury East station.
Canterbury to Herne Bay Pier train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Herne Bay station.
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The distance between Canterbury and Herne Bay Pier is 10.7 km. The road distance is 34 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury East to Herne Bay Pier via Faversham and Herne Bay in around 59 min.