The average train between Torquay and Herne Bay takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Torquay 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 Torquay and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 1:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 30m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Torquay 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 Torquay to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Newton Abbot station and arriving at Herne Bay station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
Torquay to Herne Bay train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Herne Bay train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Herne Bay station.
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The distance between Torquay and Herne Bay is 341.5 km. The road distance is 409 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Herne Bay via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 56m.