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Canterbury to Herne Bay train prices and times

Planning a journey from Canterbury to Herne Bay? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €15.64, with average prices for this route around €15.64. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
08:45 1h, No direct Canterbury East	09:45 Herne Bay	Find Tickets
09:19 48m, No direct Canterbury East	10:07 Herne Bay	Find Tickets
09:46 59m, No direct Canterbury East	10:45 Herne Bay	Find Tickets
10:46 59m, No direct Canterbury East	11:45 Herne Bay	Find Tickets
11:46 59m, No direct Canterbury East	12:45 Herne Bay	Find Tickets
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Canterbury to Herne Bay train route details

First train

05:16

Last train

23:19

Departure station

Canterbury

Arrival station

Herne Bay

Journey time

31m

Distance

10 km

Price

€15.64*

Train Operators

Southeastern

How to book cheap train tickets from Canterbury to Herne Bay

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Canterbury to Herne Bay during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Canterbury to Herne Bay, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Canterbury to Herne Bay ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Canterbury to Herne Bay more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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Canterbury to Herne Bay train prices and times

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