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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Herne Bay to Rainham
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
1 h 42 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Herne Bay to Rainham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Herne Bay to Rainham will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
To travel from Herne Bay to Rainham you need to make at least 2 changes.
5:411h59Herne Bay7:40Rainham (london)£491One-way2 changes- 7:142h31Herne Bay9:45Rainham (london)£491One-way2 changes
- 9:462h00Herne Bay11:46Rainham (london)£491One-way2 changes
- 10:461h59Herne Bay12:45Rainham (london)£491One-way2 changes
- 11:462h01Herne Bay13:47Rainham (london)£491One-way2 changes
- 14:461h42Herne Bay16:28Rainham (london)£491One-way2 changes
- 15:461h45Herne Bay17:31Rainham (london)£491One-way2 changes
- 5:411h59Herne Bay7:40Rainham (london)£491One-way2 changes
- 10:461h59Herne Bay12:45Rainham (london)£491One-way2 changes
- 12:461h59Herne Bay14:45Rainham (london)£491One-way2 changes
Live departures
Herne Bay to Rainham train times
The table below shows live departures for Herne Bay to Rainham trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 P86126 | Delayed 6:41 7:40Herne Bay station (HNB) | 0h44 | 8:24 Rainham (Kent) (RAI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P86126 · P85323 | Delayed 6:41 7:40Herne Bay station (HNB) | 0h38 | 8:18 Rainham (Kent) (RAI) | 1 change | |
| P86131 · P85326 | On time 8:08 Herne Bay station (HNB) | 0h40 | 8:48 Rainham (Kent) (RAI) | 1 change | |
| P86131 | On time 8:08 Herne Bay station (HNB) | 0h44 | 8:52 Rainham (Kent) (RAI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P86137 | On time 8:40 Herne Bay station (HNB) | 0h44 | 9:24 Rainham (Kent) (RAI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P86137 · P85330 | On time 8:40 Herne Bay station (HNB) | 0h38 | 9:18 Rainham (Kent) (RAI) | 1 change | |
| P86142 | On time 9:11 Herne Bay station (HNB) | 0h41 | 9:52 Rainham (Kent) (RAI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P86142 · P85331 | On time 9:11 Herne Bay station (HNB) | 0h37 | 9:48 Rainham (Kent) (RAI) | 1 change | |
| P85124 | On time 9:46 Herne Bay station (HNB) | 0h32 | 10:18 Rainham (Kent) (RAI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P86150 | On time 10:20 Herne Bay station (HNB) | 0h32 | 10:52 Rainham (Kent) (RAI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5:41 Herne Bay | 1h59 | 7:40 Rainham (london) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Herne Bay to Rainham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Herne Bay to Rainham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 36 km distance in 1h 42m.
Distance 36 km |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 0:11 |
Last train 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Southeastern from Herne Bay to Rainham trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Herne Bay and Rainham from £49. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Herne Bay to Rainham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Herne Bay to Rainham 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 Rainham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Herne Bay and Rainham
Most Herne Bay to Rainham trains use the Herne Bay to Rainham (Kent) station pair. Use this guide to compare Herne Bay and Rainham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Herne Bay station do trains to Rainham leave from?
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.
Which Rainham station do trains from Herne Bay arrive at?
Getting to Rainham (Kent) from Rainham city centre
Rainham (Kent) train station facilities and services
Rainham (Kent) has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Rainham (Kent).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rainham (Kent). 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 Rainham (Kent): Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rainham (Kent): Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rainham (Kent): 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 0 or 1 for services towards London via main station entrance or side entrance out of hours. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via side entrance and short ramp from Granary Close. Step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 250 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: station forecourt, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:48 Saturday 06:30 - 20:48 Sunday 07:45 - 19:45, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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