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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 CHF 17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. 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 CHF 17, while a train costs an average of CHF 25.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 25 Average price | CHF 17 Average price Cheapest | CHF 35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Herne Bay
Compare the available ways to get from London to Herne Bay, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Herne Bay:
A bus is CHF 9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Herne Bay costing on average CHF 25.
Other travel options to Herne Bay take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
The journey is about 15m faster (1h 30m by train vs 1h 45m by car) and roughly CHF 11 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (CHF 25 vs CHF 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P862518:40 AM 1h27 London Victoria (VIC) 10:07 AM Herne Bay station (HNB) CHF 19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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P862518:40 AM 1h27 London Victoria (VIC) 10:07 AM Herne Bay station (HNB) CHF 19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
P851037:20 AM 1h25 London St Pancras International (STP) 8:45 AM Herne Bay station (HNB) CHF 22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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P862447:40 AM 1h30 London Victoria (VIC) 9:10 AM Herne Bay station (HNB) CHF 21 1 One-way 0 transfers
P862386:40 AM 1h31 London Victoria (VIC) 8:11 AM Herne Bay station (HNB) CHF 21 1 One-way 0 transfers
P87942 · P86255 · P851138:42 AM 2h03 London Victoria (VIC) 10:45 AM Herne Bay station (HNB) CHF 21 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Herne Bay:
A bus is CHF 9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Herne Bay costing on average CHF 25.
Other travel options to Herne Bay take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
- Around 14 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.
- Trains mostly depart from London Victoria (VIC) and arrive in Herne Bay station (HNB).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Whitstable, Clapham Hill.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink to go to Herne Bay by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Herne Bay by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
- 11 direct buses per day with National Express.
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