The average train between Leigh-on-Sea and Herne Bay takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Leigh-on-Sea 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 Leigh-on-Sea and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leigh-on-Sea is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leigh-on-Sea to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Leigh-on-Sea station and arriving at Herne Bay station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Leigh-on-Sea to Herne Bay train services, operated by c2c, depart from Leigh-on-Sea station.
Leigh-on-Sea to Herne Bay train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Leigh-on-Sea to Herne Bay train tickets online with c2c, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Leigh-on-Sea and Herne Bay is 38.2 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Leigh-on-Sea to Herne Bay via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 55m.