The average train between Luton and Herne Bay takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton 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 Luton and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Herne Bay station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Luton to Herne Bay train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Herne Bay train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Luton to Herne Bay train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Luton and Herne Bay is 120.7 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Herne Bay via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 52m.