The cheapest and fastest trains from Aberdare to Herne Bay
Cheapest price
£128
Average price
£128
Fastest journey
6 h 53 m
Average duration
6 h 53 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
319 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aberdare to Herne Bay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdare to Herne Bay will cost around £128 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £128.
Of the 1 trains that leave Aberdare for Herne Bay every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 319 km distance in an average of 6 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Aberdare to Herne Bay train times
The table below shows live departures for Aberdare to Herne Bay trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:51 Aberdare | 12h54 | 08:45 Herne Bay | 4 changes | |
![]() | 22:51 Aberdare | 10h54 | 09:45 Herne Bay | 4 changes | |
| Wednesday 12 November | |||||
![]() | 04:52 Aberdare | 6h53 | 11:45 Herne Bay | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aberdare to Herne Bay
Trains from Aberdare to Herne Bay run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 11:46. The fastest train covers the 319 km distance in 5h 49m.
Distance 319 km |
Average train duration 5h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 49m |
First train 04:52 |
Last train 11:46 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Transport for Wales from Aberdare to Herne Bay trainsGreat Western Rail, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Aberdare and Herne Bay from £43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Aberdare to Herne Bay train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdare to Herne Bay by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Herne Bay, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Aberdare and Herne Bay
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:00 Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London direct from the station entrance. There is no step free access to Platform 1. Only Stepped access via the station subway to platform 1 for services towards London. No step free interchange between platforms.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: platform 2
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:00 Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:00
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 2- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room On Platform 1 and also in the booking hall - only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside platform - London end
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt
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