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Trip Overview

The average train between Herne Bay and Cardiff takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Herne Bay to Cardiff. 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 21m
Duration
209 mi
Distance
£110
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Herne Bay to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 49m
£94–168

Herne Bay to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Herne Bay and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Herne Bay is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 58m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 50m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 58m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 50m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 58m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 58m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Herne Bay to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Herne Bay to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 208.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Herne Bay, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Herne Bay to Cardiff Central via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 49m.

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