The average train between Leicester and Herne Bay takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Herne Bay station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Leicester to Herne Bay train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Herne Bay train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Leicester to Herne Bay train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Leicester and Herne Bay is 209.1 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Herne Bay via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 20m.