How to travel from London to Herne Bay

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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $16.

Distance: 54 miles (88 km)

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$24

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$11

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2h 14m

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1h 44m

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2h 41m

Average total duration

2h 11m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from London to Herne Bay

How to get from London to Herne Bay by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

National Express
10:30PM2h00
London
12:30AMHerne Bay
$101One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
10:30PM2h00
London
12:30AMHerne Bay
$101One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
10:30PM2h00
London
12:30AMHerne Bay
$101One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
11:30AM2h15
London
01:45PMHerne Bay
$111One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Herne Bay

Travel to Herne Bay easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Herne Bay.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Herne Bay including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Herne Bay is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Herne Bay:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Herne Bay costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from London to Herne Bay is by train with an average journey time of 1h 23m.

Other travel options to Herne Bay take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 55m.

The distance from London to Herne Bay is approximately 54 miles (88 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Herne Bay is:
  • Around 26 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Herne Bay as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Herne Bay:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Herne Bay, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Herne Bay by bus.
  • Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Herne Bay by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Herne Bay with the following travel companies:
  • 26 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Southeastern.
Omio customers who travel from London to Herne Bay often also extend their vacation to go to Beckenham, Margate, Bexley, Bromley, Whitstable. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Herne Bay and these popular destinations at a great price.

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