London Paddington to Herne Bay by train
| First train | 05:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:02 | |
| Departure station | London Paddington | |
| Arrival station | Herne Bay | |
| Journey time | From 2h 5m | |
| Distance | 57 miles (91 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
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Travelling from London Paddington to Herne Bay by train
Looking to travel from London Paddington to Herne Bay by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 7 minutes to travel from London Paddington to Herne Bay by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 5 minutes though. You'll usually find 1 train per day running along the 57 miles (91 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Herne Bay, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Southeastern or Thameslink to get to Herne Bay – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from London Paddington to Herne Bay in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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Cheap train tickets from London Paddington to Herne Bay
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