The average train between Sheffield and Herne Bay takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Herne Bay station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Sheffield to Herne Bay train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Herne Bay train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Sheffield to Herne Bay train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Sheffield and Herne Bay is 284.5 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Herne Bay via London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 24m.