There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Herne Bay by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain Southampton Central - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Herne Baytrain London Victoria - Ramsgate
3h 29m£62–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
6h 38m£32–75Drive 134.9 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Herne Baycar 134.9 mi
2h 25m£33–48Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Herne Baytrain London Victoria - Ramsgate
4h 5m£67–151
Southampton to Herne Bay by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Herne Bay is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Herne Bay is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Library via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Herne Bay via Clapham Junction and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Southampton and Herne Bay is 140 miles. The road distance is 135.6 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Herne Bay without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 29m and costs £60 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Southampton to Herne Bay, including transfers.
Southampton to Herne Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Herne Bay train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Herne Bay is to train via London which takes 3h 29m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Herne Bay, England?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Herne Bay via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Library via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Herne Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Herne Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Southampton to Herne Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Southampton to Herne Bay train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Herne Bay is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Southampton to Herne Bay.
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