The average train between Southampton and Herne Bay takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 1:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Herne Bay? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Herne Bay station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Southampton to Herne Bay train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Herne Bay train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Southampton to Herne Bay train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Southampton and Herne Bay is 184.2 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Herne Bay via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 29m.