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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Herne Bay
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£91
Average price
£106
Fastest journey
4 h 37 m
Average duration
4 h 55 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
285 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Herne Bay will cost around £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £91.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Sheffield for Herne Bay every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 285 km distance in an average of 4 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 12 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.
04:304h37
Sheffield09:07Herne Bay
£911One-way
0 changes
04:545h12
Sheffield10:06Herne Bay
£1221One-way
0 changes
04:304h37
Sheffield09:07Herne Bay
£911One-way
0 changes
04:545h12
Sheffield10:06Herne Bay
£1221One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Sheffield to Herne Bay
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Herne Bay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 285 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£72 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sheffield to Herne Bay train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 07:01
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:30 Sheffield | 4h37 | 09:07 Herne Bay | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:54 Sheffield | 5h12 | 10:06 Herne Bay | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Herne Bay
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Sheffield to Herne Bay run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £25
Distance 285 km |
Average train duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 8m |
First train 04:49 |
Last train 17:39 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £25
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains from Sheffield to Herne Bay trainsEast Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Sheffield and Herne Bay from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 37m
Cheapest Price
£56
East Midlands Trains frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
first_transpennine_express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 31m
Cheapest Price
£204
first_transpennine_express frequency
2 a day
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 42m
Cheapest Price
£112
east_midlands_trains frequency
11 a day
FAQs: Sheffield to Herne Bay train
FAQs: Travel by train from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Herne Bay.
The train distance from Sheffield to Herne Bay is 285 km.
Booking trains from Sheffield to Herne Bay in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Sheffield to Herne Bay covers a distance of 285 km and takes approximately 4h 8m. Trains run 5 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Sheffield to Herne Bay can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £56, while the average price tends to be around £72.
The first train from Sheffield to Herne Bay leaves at 4:49.
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Herne Bay is by coach, costing approximately £25.
The last train from Sheffield to Herne Bay departs at 17:39.
The train station in Sheffield that goes to Herne Bay is Sheffield station (SHF), and it arrives at Herne Bay station (HNB).
Trains from Sheffield to Herne Bay run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Sheffield to Herne Bay.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Sheffield to Herne Bay.
There is no night train service from Sheffield to Herne Bay.
Yes, you can take the train from Sheffield to Herne Bay.
To travel from Sheffield to Herne Bay, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Herne Bay
Sheffield
Herne Bay
The major train station for departures in Sheffield is Sheffield. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sheffield for your trip from Sheffield to Herne Bay.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- 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 toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Sheffield
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
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 Sheffield.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost 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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