The average train between Fareham and Herne Bay takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Fareham 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 Fareham and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fareham is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Fareham 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 Fareham to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Fareham station and arriving at Herne Bay station via Basingstoke station and Clapham Junction station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Fareham to Herne Bay train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Fareham station.
Fareham to Herne Bay train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Herne Bay station.
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The distance between Fareham and Herne Bay is 171.2 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Fareham to Herne Bay via Basingstoke, Clapham Junction, and London Victoria in around 4h.