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Travelling from Herne Bay to Banstead by train
Looking to travel from Herne Bay to Banstead by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 53 minutes to travel from Herne Bay to Banstead by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 32 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 57 miles (93 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Banstead, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Southeastern, Thameslink or Southern to get to Banstead. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Herne Bay to Banstead in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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Journey details
Want to know more about your journey from Herne Bay to Banstead? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
What's the fastest journey time between Herne Bay and Banstead by train?
The fastest journey time by train from Herne Bay to Banstead is 2 hours and 32 minutes.
Is there a direct train from Herne Bay to Banstead?
No, there are no direct train services from Herne Bay to Banstead. Travelling from Herne Bay to Banstead by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
What time does the first train from Herne Bay to Banstead leave?
The first train from Herne Bay to Banstead leaves at 03:53. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
What time does the last train from Herne Bay to Banstead leave?
The last train from Herne Bay to Banstead leaves at 19:45. 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.
What's the distance between Herne Bay and Banstead by train?
Trains travelling from Herne Bay to Banstead cover a distance of around 57 miles (93 km) during the journey.
Looking for more information?
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Banstead to Herne Bay.
Cheap train tickets from Herne Bay to Banstead
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