It takes an average of 17m to travel from Herne Bay to Margate by train, over a distance of around 11 miles (18 km). There are normally 83 trains per day travelling from Herne Bay to Margate and tickets for this journey start from £4.90 when you book in advance.
First train | 05:38 | |
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Last train | 01:11 | |
Departure station | Herne Bay | |
Arrival station | Margate | |
Journey time | From 13m | |
Distance | 11 miles (18 km) | |
Frequency | 83 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From £4.90 | |
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The train from Herne Bay to Margate usually takes 15 minutes on average, although the quickest direct Southeastern services can take as little as 11 minutes. You can expect to find 50 trains per day running between these two stations.
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The average journey time by train between Herne Bay and Margate is 17 minutes, with around 83 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Herne Bay to Margate is 13 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Herne Bay to Margate can start from as little as £4.90 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Herne Bay to Margate without having to change trains. There are 83 direct trains from Herne Bay to Margate each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from Herne Bay to Margate leaves at 05:38. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Herne Bay to Margate leaves at 01:11. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Herne Bay to Margate cover a distance of around 11 miles (18 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Margate to Herne Bay.
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