The average train between Leeds and Herne Bay takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds 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 Leeds and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Herne Bay station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Leeds to Herne Bay train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Herne Bay train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Leeds to Herne Bay train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Leeds and Herne Bay is 324.5 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Herne Bay via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 26m.