Rochester to Herne Bay by train

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Overview: trains from Rochester to Herne Bay

Find the key information for travelling by train from Rochester to Herne Bay, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:36 View journey
Last train 23:51 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 42m View journey
Distance (km) 42
Trains / day 44 View all
Cheapest journey US$17.99 View journey
Avg journey time 48m
Train operators 1

Going from Rochester to Herne Bay by train

About to set off from Rochester to Herne Bay by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train travel between Rochester and Herne Bay: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Rochester to Herne Bay:

  • Cheapest tickets: US$17.99

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 and a half months in advance.

Train times for travel between Rochester and Herne Bay

If you are taking the train from Rochester to Herne Bay, you will have 44 trains each day (with a departure every 20 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 00:51. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:02. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:36, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:51.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Rochester to Herne Bay?

On this route spanning 42 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 42 minutes.

Booking Rochester to Herne Bay trains in advance

Booking your Rochester to Herne Bay tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 and a half months before departure.

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Further insights on trains from Rochester to Herne Bay

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Herne Bay city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Rochester to Herne Bay

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

The total distance between Rochester and Herne Bay is 42 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.