The average train between Herne Bay and Southampton takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Herne Bay to Southampton. 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 Southampton. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Herne Bay is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Herne Bay to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Herne Bay station and arriving at Southampton station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Herne Bay to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Herne Bay station.
Herne Bay to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Herne Bay to Southampton train tickets online with Southeastern, Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Herne Bay and Southampton is 184.2 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Herne Bay to Southampton Central via London Victoria and Clapham Junction in around 3h 18m.