The average train between Maidenhead and Herne Bay takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidenhead is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 1:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead station and arriving at Herne Bay station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Maidenhead to Herne Bay train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Maidenhead station.
Maidenhead to Herne Bay train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Maidenhead to Herne Bay train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Maidenhead and Herne Bay is 129.2 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Maidenhead to Herne Bay via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 50m.