Herne Bay to Bournemouth Trains

Herne Bay to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Herne Bay and Bournemouth takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Herne Bay to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 14m
Duration: 168 mi
Distance: £84
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Herne Bay to London Victoriatrain Ramsgate - London Victoria / ...
Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Bournemouth / ...

4h 18m

£68–138

Herne Bay to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Herne Bay and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Herne Bay is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:20 PM → 11:13 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
8:20 PM → 12:10 AM
Arrives next day
3h 49m • 2 changes
9:20 PM → 1:52 AM
Arrives next day
4h 31m • 2 changes
10:32 PM → 7:45 AM
Arrives next day
9h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:48 AM → 9:10 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
5:49 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:48 AM → 9:10 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
5:49 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:48 AM → 9:10 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
5:49 AM → 10:02 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 11:02 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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