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Trip Summary
There are usually 10 daily train trips available from Chatham to Herne Bay. Traveling by train from Chatham to Herne Bay usually takes 44 minutes, but the fastest Southeastern train can make the trip in 42 minutes.
| Distance | 26 mi (42 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 42m |
| Lowest price | $20.76 |
| Trains per day | 10 |
| Most frequent service | Southeastern |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Chatham to Herne Bay?
Southeastern is the one and only train line which connects Chatham to Herne Bay. However, there are 10 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern | 10 | 0h 44m | $20.76 |
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
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Chatham to Herne Bay on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Chatham at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00pm. 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 10 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Chatham to Herne Bay.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Herne Bay to Chatham.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Chatham?
Main departure station: Railway Street
There is one train station in Chatham.
All train stations in Chatham:
Railway Street
Where is the train station in Herne Bay?
Main arrival station: Herne Bay Station
Herne Bay has one train station.
All train stations in Herne Bay:
Herne Bay Station
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