The average train between Guildford and Herne Bay takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Guildford 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 Guildford and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Herne Bay station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Guildford to Herne Bay train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Herne Bay train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Guildford to Herne Bay train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Guildford and Herne Bay is 119.4 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Herne Bay via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 10m.