The average train between Herne Bay and Lenham takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Herne Bay to Lenham. 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 Lenham. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Herne Bay is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Lenham at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Margate and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Herne Bay to Lenham? 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 Lenham. However, there are services departing from Herne Bay station and arriving at Lenham station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Herne Bay to Lenham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Herne Bay to Lenham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ashford International station.
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The distance between Herne Bay and Lenham is 32.3 km. The road distance is 90 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Margate to Ashford International hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 49 min.