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Thinking about taking the train from Harrogate to Herne Bay? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 7 minutes to travel the 213 miles (343 km) from Harrogate to Herne Bay by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 7 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Southeastern or Thameslink to Herne Bay. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Harrogate to Herne Bay in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £54.60. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Herne Bay by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Harrogate to Herne Bay
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Harrogate to Herne Bay is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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