The average train between Caterham and Herne Bay takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Caterham 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 Caterham and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caterham is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Purley and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Caterham 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 Caterham to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Caterham station and arriving at Herne Bay station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Caterham to Herne Bay train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.
Caterham to Herne Bay train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Caterham to Herne Bay train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Caterham and Herne Bay is 84.5 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Caterham to Herne Bay via Purley and London Victoria in around 3h 8m.