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Herne Bay Museum
Local museum covering seaside life, local archaeology, and town history, with accessible displays in the town centre.
Take a train from Beckenham to Herne Bay and enjoy the approximately 80 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:13, the last at 14:46.
Distance 80 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Trains per day 12 |
First train 6:13 |
Last train 14:46 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Local museum covering seaside life, local archaeology, and town history, with accessible displays in the town centre.
Nearby historic house museum with collections, period rooms, and exhibitions, suited to visitors exploring the wider Herne Bay area.
Working art gallery and studio space showing contemporary pieces by local artists near the seafront.
Long shingle beach and promenade with sea views, colourful beach huts, and easy walking close to the town centre.
Large public park with gardens, play areas, sports space, and a memorial garden, popular with residents and visitors.
Coastal country park with clifftop paths, wildlife habitats, and broad views over the Thames Estuary.
Fresh oysters from the North Kent coast, long linked to nearby Whitstable and Herne Bay. Briny, seasonal shellfish are a classic local seaside treat.
A traditional Kent shellfish dish of whelks, usually served cold with vinegar and pepper. A simple old-fashioned snack sold around the coast.
Small brown shrimps from the Kent coast, often served in a potted style with butter and spice or simply dressed. A classic local seafood speciality.
Stylish seafront venue with coffee, brunch and modern British dishes. Relaxed interiors and sea views make it a dependable all-day stop.
Popular seafront fish and chip shop known for classic suppers, quick service and casual coastal atmosphere near the beach.
Well-known local pub and restaurant serving British favourites, Sunday roasts and drinks in a relaxed historic setting by the seafront.
Moderate for a UK seaside town. Accommodation and dining cost less than London, but summer stays, seafront cafés and rail travel can raise daily costs.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise 10% is polite for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Café tipping is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Beckenham 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.

Most Beckenham to Herne Bay trains use the Kent House to Herne Bay station pair. Use this guide to compare Beckenham and Herne Bay train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Beckenham Junction has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Beckenham Junction.
ATMs are available at Beckenham Junction.
Ticket office support is available at Beckenham Junction. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Beckenham Junction: Parking, WC.
Available at Beckenham Junction: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Beckenham Junction: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. 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 platforms 1&2 via booking hall for services to London and Crystal Palace. Step free access to platforms 3&4 via Waitrose car park and ramped side gate located on platform 4 for services away from London. Step free route between platforms in excess of 400 metres, 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: booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 23:30 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Kent House is 1 km from Beckenham city centre. Public transport options include:
Kent House has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Kent House.
Ticket office support is available at Kent House. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kent House: Parking.
Available at Kent House: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kent House: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C. This station does not have step free access. Steps to all platforms through subway, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Ravensbourne is 1 km from Beckenham city centre. Public transport options include:
Ravensbourne has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Ravensbourne.
Ticket office support is available at Ravensbourne.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ravensbourne: Parking.
Available at Ravensbourne: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ravensbourne: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access to platform 2 only (towards Sevenoaks). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Herne Bay is 1 km from Herne Bay city centre. Public transport options include:
Herne Bay has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Ticket office support is available at Herne Bay. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Herne Bay: Parking, WC.
Available at Herne Bay: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Herne Bay: 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.
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