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It takes an average of 9h 53m to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Herne Bay by train, over a distance of around 363 miles (583 km). There are normally 18 trains per day travelling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Herne Bay and tickets for this journey start from £188.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:37 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:40 | |
| Departure station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Arrival station | Herne Bay | |
| Journey time | From 5h 48m | |
| Distance | 363 miles (583 km) | |
| Frequency | 18 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £188.90 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, ScotRail, Southeastern, Thameslink, TransPennine Express |
Travelling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Herne Bay by train
Looking to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Herne Bay by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 9 hours 53 minutes to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Herne Bay by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 5 hours 48 minutes though. You'll usually find 18 trains per day running along the 363 miles (583 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Herne Bay, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo to get to Herne Bay. 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 Edinburgh (Waverley) to Herne Bay 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, as advance tickets start from £188.90.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) 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.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.