The average train between Chelmsford and Herne Bay takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 5m • 2 changes


2h 1m • 2 changes


2h 1m • 2 changes


2h 2m • 2 changes


2h 5m • 2 changes


2h 1m • 2 changes


2h 1m • 2 changes


2h 2m • 2 changes


2h 5m • 2 changes


2h 1m • 2 changes


2h 1m • 2 changes


2h 2m • 2 changes


2h 5m • 2 changes


2h 1m • 2 changes


2h 1m • 2 changes


2h 2m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Herne Bay station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Chelmsford to Herne Bay train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Herne Bay train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Chelmsford to Herne Bay train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Chelmsford and Herne Bay is 60.9 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Herne Bay via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 41m.