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Compare bus and train for London to Herne Bay
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Herne Bay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Herne Bay:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Herne Bay costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Herne Bay take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
The journey is about 1m faster (1h 44m by train vs 1h 45m by car) and roughly $22 (€18) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($22 (€18) vs $43 (€35)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Herne Bay
How to get from London to Herne Bay by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Herne Bay is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX0227:30 AM1h55London, Victoria Coach Station9:25 AMWhitstable, Clapham Hill$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX0227:30 AM1h55London, Victoria Coach Station9:25 AMWhitstable, Clapham Hill$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P851472:20 PM1h25London St Pancras International (STP)3:45 PMHerne Bay station (HNB)$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P862901:40 PM1h26London Victoria (VIC)3:06 PMHerne Bay station (HNB)$121One-way0 transfers
- P8627611:40 AM1h26London Victoria (VIC)1:06 PMHerne Bay station (HNB)$121One-way0 transfers
- P8628312:40 PM1h26London Victoria (VIC)2:06 PMHerne Bay station (HNB)$121One-way0 transfers
- NX00711:00 PM1h55London, Victoria Coach Station12:55 AMWhitstable, Clapham Hill$111One-way0 transfers
- NX0229:30 PM2h00London, Victoria Coach Station11:30 PMWhitstable, Clapham Hill$111One-way0 transfers
- NX0079:30 AM2h05London, Victoria Coach Station11:35 AMWhitstable, Clapham Hill$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Herne Bay:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Herne Bay costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Herne Bay take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Herne Bay as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Whitstable, Clapham Hill.
- Trains mostly depart from London Victoria (VIC) and arrive in Herne Bay station (HNB).
- Travel with National Express to go to Herne Bay by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Herne Bay by train.
- 23 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Southeastern.
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