Great Western Railway
Southeastern
Trains to Herne Bay from Cardiff Central
| First train | 04:07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:34 | |
| Departure station | Cardiff Central | |
| Arrival station | Herne Bay | |
| Journey time | From 4h 8m | |
| Distance | 185 miles (298 km) | |
| Frequency | 35 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators |
Trains to Herne Bay from Cardiff Central
Want to travel from Cardiff Central to Herne Bay by train? Start your journey with us.
It takes an average of 6 hours 33 minutes to travel from Cardiff Central to Herne Bay by train. You'll find on average 35 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Herne Bay by train; you'll need to make 2 changes.
Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and Southeastern trains operate on this route.
Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Herne Bay?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
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2. Use a Railcard
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3. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Cardiff Central to Herne Bay is right for you.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.