The average train between Portsmouth and Herne Bay takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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 every 2 hours between Portsmouth and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Herne Bay station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Portsmouth to Herne Bay train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Herne Bay train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Portsmouth to Herne Bay train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Portsmouth and Herne Bay is 167.7 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Herne Bay via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 4h 5m.