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The cheapest and fastest trains from Chatham to Herne Bay
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
44 m
Average duration
44 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
42 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chatham 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 Chatham to Herne Bay will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Chatham 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 42 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 44 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.
07:260h44
Chatham08:10Herne Bay
£81One-way
0 changes
07:260h44
Chatham08:10Herne Bay
£81One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Chatham to Herne Bay train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 08:04
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 08:06 Chatham | 0h39 | 08:45 Herne Bay | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:30 Chatham | 0h40 | 09:10 Herne Bay | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
| 07:26 Chatham | 0h44 | 08:10 Herne Bay | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chatham to Herne Bay
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Chatham to Herne Bay run on average 4 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 00:23 |
Last train 23:50 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Southeastern from Chatham to Herne Bay trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Chatham and Herne Bay from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
About
Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
44m
Cheapest Price
£8
Southeastern frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: Chatham to Herne Bay train
FAQs: Travel by train from Chatham to Herne Bay easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chatham to Herne Bay.
Booking trains from Chatham to Herne Bay in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, there is a direct train between Chatham and Herne Bay. The service operates 3 times per day, provided by Southeastern, Southeastern.
The cost of a train ticket from Chatham to Herne Bay can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £8.
The cheapest way to get from Chatham to Herne Bay is by train, costing approximately £8.
The train station in Chatham that goes to Herne Bay is Chatham station (CTM), and it arrives at Herne Bay station (HNB).
The train distance from Chatham to Herne Bay is 42 km.
The train journey from Chatham to Herne Bay covers a distance of 42 km and takes approximately 44m. Trains run 4 per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Chatham to Herne Bay.
The first train from Chatham to Herne Bay leaves at 0:23.
Yes, you can take the train from Chatham to Herne Bay.
To travel from Chatham to Herne Bay, you can take a train.
The last train from Chatham to Herne Bay departs at 23:50.
Trains from Chatham to Herne Bay run approximately 4 times per day.
There is no night train service from Chatham to Herne Bay.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chatham and Herne Bay
Chatham
Herne Bay
The major train station for departures in Chatham is Chatham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Chatham for your trip from Chatham to Herne Bay.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:00 Saturday 06:20 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 19:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B2. 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 1 for services to London via ramp to car park. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via ramp from Railway Street. Step free interchange via road and steep paths is in excess of 250 metres. Step access between platforms available via the booking hall.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: In the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 & 2 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1&2 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: acessible toilet platform 2- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms on platform 1 and 2 - Only available up to 8pm.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Chatham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop B in the bus interchange, to the right of the station entrance
The major train station for arrivals in Herne Bay is Herne Bay. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Herne Bay for your journey to Herne Bay from Chatham.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room On Platform 1 and also in the booking hall - only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside platform - London end
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Herne Bay
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt
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