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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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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£14 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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How to get to Herne Bay from Gillingham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
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.
9:060h39Gillingham9:45Herne Bay£91One-way0 changes
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- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) and arrive in Herne Bay station (HNB).
- Travel with Southeastern to go to Herne Bay by train.
- 24 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
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