The average train between Havant and Herne Bay takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Havant 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 Havant and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Havant is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Havant to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Havant station and arriving at Herne Bay station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Havant to Herne Bay train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Havant station.
Havant to Herne Bay train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Havant to Herne Bay train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Havant and Herne Bay is 158.3 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Havant to Herne Bay via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 44m.