The average train between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Herne Bay takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royal Tunbridge Wells is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 1:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Orpington and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Royal Tunbridge Wells station and arriving at Herne Bay station via Orpington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Royal Tunbridge Wells to Herne Bay train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Tunbridge Wells station.
Royal Tunbridge Wells to Herne Bay train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Herne Bay station.
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The distance between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Herne Bay is 65.9 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Tunbridge Wells to Herne Bay via Orpington and Bromley South in around 2h 40m.