The average train between Cheltenham and Herne Bay takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 every 2 hours between Cheltenham and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa station and arriving at Herne Bay station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Cheltenham to Herne Bay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Herne Bay train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Herne Bay station.
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The distance between Cheltenham and Herne Bay is 229 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Herne Bay via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 23m.