The average train between Herne Bay and Hull takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Herne Bay to Hull. 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 Hull. 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 Hull at 11:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Herne Bay to Hull. However, there are services departing from Herne Bay station and arriving at Hull station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Herne Bay to Hull train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Herne Bay station.
Herne Bay to Hull train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hull station.
Book your Herne Bay to Hull train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Herne Bay and Hull is 281.6 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Herne Bay to Hull via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 31m.