Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
Southeastern
Thameslink

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Stevenage to Herne Bay by train

First train

05:31

Last train

22:47

Departure station

Stevenage

Arrival station

Herne Bay

Journey time

From 2h 14m

Distance

68 miles (109 km)

Frequency

21 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

Southeastern, Thameslink

How to travel from Stevenage to Herne Bay by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Stevenage to Herne Bay? Look no further.

You'll usually find 21 trains per day running between Stevenage and Herne Bay, which usually take 2 hours 28 minutes to complete the 68 miles (109 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 14 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Herne Bay by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Both Southeastern and Thameslink trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Stevenage to Herne Bay if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Herne Bay? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

FAQs about the train journey from Stevenage to Herne Bay

Want to know more about your journey from Stevenage to Herne Bay? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Herne Bay from Stevenage?

To travel to Herne Bay from Stevenage, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 2 hours and 28 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 2 hours and 14 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Stevenage to Herne Bay?

Trains from Stevenage to Herne Bay take an average of 2 hours and 28 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 2 hours and 14 minutes. You'll usually find 21 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Stevenage and Herne Bay by train?

The quickest journey time between Stevenage and Herne Bay by train is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Stevenage to Herne Bay?

No, there are no direct trains running from Stevenage to Herne Bay, you’ll usually need to make at least 1 change during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Stevenage to Herne Bay

Book in advance

Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.

Consider a Season Ticket

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Stevenage to Herne Bay is right for you.

Use your Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.

Split your tickets

Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.