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Trip Overview

The average train between Kent and Herne Bay takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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.

2h 37m
Duration
56 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Kent to Herne Bay train times

Trains run hourly between Kent and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 4:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 58m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 26m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 26m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern6h 23m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 4m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 8m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern6h 23m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 4m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 8m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern6h 36m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 13m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 26m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern8h 1m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 28m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 27m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern7h 19m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 4m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 8m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern6h 23m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 4m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 8m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kent to Herne Bay? 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.

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  • Distance: 56.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Kent, England and Herne Bay, England?

You can take a train from Lenham to Herne Bay via Ashford International and Broadstairs in around 2h 14m.

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