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The cheapest and fastest trains from Greenwich to Herne Bay
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
2 h 9 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
79 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Greenwich 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 Greenwich to Herne Bay will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Greenwich for Herne Bay every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 58 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.
04:472h58
Greenwich07:45Herne Bay
£181One-way
0 changes
04:242h47
Greenwich07:11Herne Bay
£291One-way
0 changes
10:572h09
Greenwich13:06Herne Bay
£391One-way
0 changes
04:542h51
Greenwich07:45Herne Bay
£521One-way
0 changes
10:572h09
Greenwich13:06Herne Bay
£391One-way
0 changes
04:242h47
Greenwich07:11Herne Bay
£291One-way
0 changes
04:542h51
Greenwich07:45Herne Bay
£521One-way
0 changes
04:472h58
Greenwich07:45Herne Bay
£181One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Greenwich to Herne Bay train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 05:19
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:24 Greenwich | 2h47 | 07:11 Herne Bay | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:47 Greenwich | 2h58 | 07:45 Herne Bay | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:54 Greenwich | 2h51 | 07:45 Herne Bay | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Greenwich to Herne Bay
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Greenwich to Herne Bay run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 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 79 km |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 04:37 |
Last train 23:09 |
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: Thameslink from Greenwich to Herne Bay trainsThameslink trains will get you between Greenwich and Herne Bay from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 57m
Cheapest Price
£12
Thameslink frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: Greenwich to Herne Bay train
FAQs: Travel by train from Greenwich 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 Greenwich to Herne Bay.
Booking trains from Greenwich to Herne Bay in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Greenwich to Herne Bay can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £12, while the average price tends to be around £20.
The cheapest way to get from Greenwich to Herne Bay is by train, costing approximately £12.
The train station in Greenwich that goes to Herne Bay is Greenwich station (GNW), and it arrives at Herne Bay station (HNB).
The train distance from Greenwich to Herne Bay is 79 km.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Greenwich to Herne Bay.
The train journey from Greenwich to Herne Bay covers a distance of 79 km and takes approximately 2h 9m. Trains run 3 per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Greenwich to Herne Bay.
To travel from Greenwich to Herne Bay, you can take a train.
The first train from Greenwich to Herne Bay leaves at 4:37.
The last train from Greenwich to Herne Bay departs at 23:09.
Trains from Greenwich to Herne Bay run approximately 3 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Greenwich to Herne Bay.
There is no night train service from Greenwich to Herne Bay.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Greenwich and Herne Bay
Greenwich
Herne Bay
The major train station for departures in Greenwich is Greenwich. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Greenwich for your trip from Greenwich to Herne Bay.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:05 Saturday 06:10 - 20:05 Sunday 07:10 - 18:40 This station is not continuously staffed. Please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Distance to city center
2 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 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 platform 1 via ramp. Step free access to platform 2 via station entrance. Step free interchange via DLR lift to/from DLR subway. For stepped access between platforms go via station subway.
- 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 - Friday 05:30 - 19:40 Saturday 05:30 - 19:40 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 2 - Turn right after exiting booking hall.
- 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 Greenwich
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Charlton: Bus stop N on Greenwich High Road Towards New Cross or London Bridge: Bus stop P on Greenwich High Road
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 Greenwich.
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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