The cheapest and fastest trains from Headcorn to Shipley
Cheapest price
£137
Average price
£169
Fastest journey
4 h 1 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
337 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Headcorn to Shipley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Headcorn to Shipley will cost around £169 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £137.
To travel from Headcorn to Shipley you need to make at least 2 changes.










Live departures
Headcorn to Shipley train times
The table below shows live departures for Headcorn to Shipley trains for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:40 Headcorn | 4h47 | 12:27 Shipley | 4 changes | |
![]() | 08:40 Headcorn | 4h47 | 13:27 Shipley | 4 changes | |
![]() | 09:40 Headcorn | 4h47 | 14:27 Shipley | 4 changes | |
![]() | 10:40 Headcorn | 4h47 | 15:27 Shipley | 4 changes | |
| Sunday 16 November | |||||
![]() | 00:40 Headcorn | 12h47 | 13:27 Shipley | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Headcorn to Shipley
Trains from Headcorn to Shipley run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £137 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 337 km distance in 3h 54m.
Distance 337 km |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £137 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 54m |
First train 00:40 |
Last train 22:40 |
Train companies: LNER, Southeastern from Headcorn to Shipley trainsLNER, Southeastern trains will get you between Headcorn and Shipley from £137. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Headcorn to Shipley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Headcorn to Shipley 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 Shipley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Headcorn and Shipley
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:20 Saturday 07:10 - 13:50 Sunday 08:10 - 16:30 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 station entrance. There is no step free access to Platform 1. Stepped access only to platform 1 for services towards London via the station footbridge. 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: station forecourt
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside, behind taxi tenancy
- 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 (Ashford side of the station)
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: LIFTS ARE CURRENTLY OUT OF SERVICE SO NO STEP FREE ACCESS UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE.Category B station, There are Lifts available between all platforms, which are available during ticket office staffing hours. Outside of staffing hours, alternative level access routes are available, but a little extra time may be needed to transfer between platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station car park by entrance to booking hall.
- Metro: WYPTE 0161 228 7676
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