The cheapest and fastest trains from Bromley South (BMS) to Herne Bay station (HNB)
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
1 h 32 m
Trains on 17 Sept
2
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bromley South (BMS) to Herne Bay station (HNB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bromley South (BMS) to Herne Bay station (HNB) will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 2 trains from Bromley South (BMS) to Herne Bay station (HNB), including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 76 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 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.
22:271h53Bromley South (BMS)0:20Herne Bay station (HNB)£121One-way0 changes
8:001h10Bromley South (BMS)9:10Herne Bay station (HNB)£131One-way0 changes
8:001h10Bromley South (BMS)9:10Herne Bay station (HNB)£131One-way0 changes
22:271h53Bromley South (BMS)0:20Herne Bay station (HNB)£121One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Bromley South (BMS) to Herne Bay station (HNB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bromley South (BMS) to Herne Bay station (HNB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, while a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 76 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£24 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 12m by train vs 1h 14m by car). Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Southeastern.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bromley South (BMS) to Herne Bay station (HNB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bromley South (BMS) to Herne Bay station (HNB) trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:00 Bromley South (BMS) | 1h10 | 9:10 Herne Bay station (HNB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:27 Bromley South (BMS) | 1h53 | 0:20 Herne Bay station (HNB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bromley South (BMS) to Herne Bay station (HNB)
Trains from Bromley South (BMS) to Herne Bay station (HNB) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:27, the last at 11:27. The fastest train covers the 76 km distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 76 km |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 6:27 |
Last train 11:27 |
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Train companies: Southeastern from Bromley South (BMS) to Herne Bay station (HNB) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Bromley South (BMS) and Herne Bay station (HNB) from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bromley South (BMS) to Herne Bay station (HNB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bromley South (BMS) to Herne Bay station (HNB) 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 station (HNB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bromley South (BMS) and Herne Bay station (HNB)
Most Bromley South (BMS) to Herne Bay station (HNB) trains use the Bromley South to Herne Bay station pair. Use this guide to compare Bromley South (BMS) and Herne Bay station (HNB) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bromley South from Bromley city centre
Bromley South train station facilities and services
Bromley South has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bromley South.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Bromley South.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bromley South. 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bromley South: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bromley South: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bromley South: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to all platforms via lifts accessible from the booking hall. There are also steps down to the platform from the booking hall. There is also a separate overbridge further down the platforms to assist with interchanging at the station but this has step access only, 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: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Herne Bay from Herne Bay city centre
Herne Bay is 1 km from Herne Bay city centre. Public transport options include:
Herne Bay train station facilities and services
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.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Herne Bay: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Herne Bay: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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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