The average train between Herne Bay and Canterbury takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 29 min. There is an hourly train service from Herne Bay to Canterbury. 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 Herne Bay and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Herne Bay is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Herne Bay to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Herne Bay station and arriving at Canterbury station via Faversham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Herne Bay to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Herne Bay station.
Herne Bay to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury East station.
Book your Herne Bay to Canterbury train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Herne Bay and Canterbury is 11 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Herne Bay to Canterbury East via Faversham in around 55 min.