The average train between Torquay and Herne Bay takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Torquay and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 2:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Herne Bay station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
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 Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Herne Bay station.
Book your Torquay to Herne Bay train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Torquay and Herne Bay is 341.5 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a train from Torquay to Herne Bay via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 5h 40m.