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Herne Bay to Newport (South Wales) by train

First train

07:23

Last train

23:21

Departure station

Herne Bay

Arrival station

Newport (South Wales)

Journey time

From 3h 59m

Distance

178 miles (286 km)

Frequency

1 train per day

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink

Taking the train from Herne Bay to Newport (South Wales) in 3 hours 59 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Herne Bay to Newport (South Wales)? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 7 hours 13 minutes to travel the 178 miles (286 km) from Herne Bay to Newport (South Wales) by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 59 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Southeastern or Thameslink to Newport (South Wales). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Herne Bay to Newport (South Wales) in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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 Newport (South Wales) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Herne Bay to Newport (South Wales)? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Herne Bay to Newport (South Wales) take?

The average journey time by train between Herne Bay and Newport (South Wales) is 7 hours and 13 minutes, with around 1 train per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Herne Bay and Newport (South Wales) by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Herne Bay to Newport (South Wales) is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Herne Bay to Newport (South Wales)?

No, there are no direct train services from Herne Bay to Newport (South Wales). Travelling from Herne Bay to Newport (South Wales) by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What time does the first train from Herne Bay to Newport (South Wales) leave?

The first train from Herne Bay to Newport (South Wales) leaves at 07:23. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Herne Bay to Newport (South Wales) leave?

The last train from Herne Bay to Newport (South Wales) leaves at 23:21. 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 Newport (South Wales) by train?

Trains travelling from Herne Bay to Newport (South Wales) cover a distance of around 178 miles (286 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Newport (South Wales) to Herne Bay.

Cheap train tickets from Herne Bay to Newport (South Wales)

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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