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Outbound fromYork to Herne Bay by train
It takes an average of 5h 39m to travel from York to Herne Bay by train, over a distance of around 202 miles (325 km). There are normally 4 trains per day travelling from York to Herne Bay and tickets for this journey start from £58.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 09:35 | |
| Departure station | York | |
| Arrival station | Herne Bay | |
| Journey time | From 5h 10m | |
| Distance | 202 miles (325 km) | |
| Frequency | 4 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £58.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from York to Herne Bay in 5 hours 10 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from York to Herne Bay? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 39 minutes to travel the 202 miles (325 km) from York to Herne Bay by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 10 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 4 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Southeastern to Herne Bay. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from York to Herne Bay in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £58.30. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Herne Bay by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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