The average train between Herne Bay and Cardiff takes 4h 20m 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.
Trains run hourly between Herne Bay and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Herne Bay is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 50m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Herne Bay to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Herne Bay station and arriving at Cardiff station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Herne Bay to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Herne Bay station.
Herne Bay to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Herne Bay to Cardiff train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Herne Bay and Cardiff is 298.9 km. The road distance is 336 km.
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 56m.