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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Herne Bay station (HNB)
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to Herne Bay station (HNB) will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Of the 1 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Herne Bay station (HNB) 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 93 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 49 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.
14:022h49London Gatwick Airport16:51Herne Bay station (HNB)£311One-way0 changes
- 14:022h49London Gatwick Airport16:51Herne Bay station (HNB)£311One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Herne Bay station (HNB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Herne Bay station (HNB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 93 km
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Herne Bay station (HNB) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Herne Bay station (HNB) trains for today, Thursday 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 21:56 Gatwick Airport | 2h09 | 0:05 Herne Bay station (HNB) | 1 change | |
| 23:02 Gatwick Airport | 2h17 | 1:19 Herne Bay station (HNB) | 1 change | |
| Friday 19 June | |||||
| 14:02 London Gatwick Airport | 2h49 | 16:51 Herne Bay station (HNB) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets London Gatwick Airport to Herne Bay station (HNB) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Herne Bay station (HNB)
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Herne Bay station (HNB) run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:25, the last at 14:02. The fastest train covers the 93 km distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 93 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 7:25 |
Last train 14:02 |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern from London Gatwick Airport to Herne Bay station (HNB) trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink, Southern trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Herne Bay station (HNB) from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Herne Bay station (HNB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport and Herne Bay station (HNB)
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Accessibility
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Information Desk
- 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.
- 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 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
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room On Platform 1 and also in the booking hall - only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside platform - London end
- 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
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