The average train between Gatwick Airport and Herne Bay takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 1:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Herne Bay station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Gatwick Airport to Herne Bay train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Herne Bay train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Herne Bay train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Herne Bay is 92.9 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Herne Bay via London Victoria in around 2h 40m.