The average train between Hull and Herne Bay takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Hull to Herne Bay. 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 Hull and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Herne Bay station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Hull to Herne Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Herne Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Hull to Herne Bay train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hull and Herne Bay is 281.6 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Herne Bay via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 56m.