The average train between Swanley and Herne Bay takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Swanley 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 Swanley and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanley is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 1:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 52m • 1 change

1h 25m • 1 change

1h 21m • 1 change

1h 26m • 1 change

1h 52m • 1 change

1h 25m • 1 change

1h 21m • 1 change

1h 26m • 1 change

1h 52m • 1 change

1h 25m • 1 change

1h 21m • 1 change

1h 26m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Swanley 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 Swanley to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Swanley station and arriving at Herne Bay station via Rochester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Swanley to Herne Bay train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Swanley station.
Swanley to Herne Bay train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Swanley to Herne Bay train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Swanley and Herne Bay is 66.4 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Swanley to Herne Bay via Rochester in around 1h 31m.