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Ashford to Herne Bay Train Timetable
Trip Summary
You can pick from 7 daily train trips between Ashford and Herne Bay. The average train journey from Ashford to Herne Bay takes one hour and 30 minutes, but some Southeastern train trips are as short as one hour and 28 minutes.
| Distance | 19 mi (31 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 28m |
| Lowest price | £15.09 |
| Most frequent service | Southeastern |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Ashford to Herne Bay?
Southeastern is the one and only train line which connects Ashford to Herne Bay. However, there are 7 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern | 7 | 1h 30m | £15.09 |
Southeastern is a rail franchise that operates passenger train services between central London and southeast England. The company's fleet of over 300 trains stops at 180 stations across London, Kent, and East Sussex, and standard and first-class fares are available. First-class passengers enjoy dedicated areas, larger seats, more legroom, and a quieter travel experience. Onboard restrooms are available for all passengers.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Ashford to Herne Bay
Trains departing from Ashford to Herne Bay tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Ashford at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 14:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 7 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Ashford?
Main departure station: Ashford International
There is one train station in Ashford.
All train stations in Ashford:
Ashford International
Where is the train station in Herne Bay?
Main arrival station: Herne Bay Station
Herne Bay has one train station.
Train stations in Herne Bay:
Herne Bay Station
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