The average train between Cheltenham and Herne Bay takes 4h 11m 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 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Herne Bay station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
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 Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Cheltenham to Herne Bay train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Cheltenham and Herne Bay is 229 km. The road distance is 300 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 22m.