How to get to Herne Bay from Gillingham

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Compare train for Gillingham to Herne Bay

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gillingham to Herne Bay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £14.

Distance: 40 km

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£14

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£9

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1h 9m

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39m

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30m

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44m

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Southeastern

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The cheapest way to travel from Gillingham to Herne Bay is a train with an average price of £14.
The fastest way to travel from Gillingham to Herne Bay is by train with an average journey time of 1h 9m.
Yes, you can take a train between Gillingham and Herne Bay.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 5m sooner (39m by train vs 44m by car). Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Gillingham to Herne Bay

How to get to Herne Bay from Gillingham by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Gillingham to Herne Bay is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Southeastern
    9:060h39
    Gillingham
    9:45Herne Bay
    £91One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Southeastern
    9:060h39
    Gillingham
    9:45Herne Bay
    £91One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Southeastern
    9:060h39
    Gillingham
    9:45Herne Bay
    £91One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Gillingham to Herne Bay

Travel 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 Gillingham to Herne Bay.

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You can travel between Gillingham and Herne Bay by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Gillingham to Herne Bay is a train with an average price of £14.
The fastest way to travel from Gillingham to Herne Bay is by train with an average journey time of 1h 9m.
The Gillingham to Herne Bay distance is approximately 40 km.
The average frequency per day from Gillingham to Herne Bay is:
  • Around 26 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gillingham and Herne Bay as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gillingham to Herne Bay:
  • Trains mostly depart from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) and arrive in Herne Bay station (HNB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gillingham to Herne Bay, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Southeastern to go to Herne Bay by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Gillingham to Herne Bay:
  • 24 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
Omio customers who travel from Gillingham to Herne Bay often also extend their vacation to go to London, London St Pancras International (STP), London Victoria (VIC), Whitstable, Stratford International (SFA). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Herne Bay and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Gillingham to Herne Bay, you can take a train.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Herne Bay is ideal for exploring its coastal attractions, enjoying the seaside promenade, visiting local museums, and experiencing the charming town centre.

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