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Herne Bay to Whitstable train prices and times

Looking to travel from Herne Bay to Whitstable? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £5.10, with average prices for this route around £5.10.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
20:46 4m, Direct Herne Bay	20:50 Whitstable	Find Tickets
21:20 7m, Direct Herne Bay	21:27 Whitstable	Find Tickets
21:46 4m, Direct Herne Bay	21:50 Whitstable	Find Tickets
22:32 7m, Direct Herne Bay	22:39 Whitstable	Find Tickets
23:20 7m, Direct Herne Bay	23:27 Paris	Find Tickets

Herne Bay to Whitstable train route details

First train

04:48

Last train

23:20

Departure station

Herne Bay

Arrival station

Whitstable

Journey time

Distance

6 km

Price

£5.10*

Train Operators

Southeastern

How to book cheap train tickets from Herne Bay to Whitstable

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Herne Bay to Whitstable can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Herne Bay to Whitstable for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more 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 Herne Bay to Whitstable, 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 usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Herne Bay to Whitstable ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

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 Herne Bay to Whitstable more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Herne Bay to Whitstable train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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Herne Bay to Whitstable train prices and times

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