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Swansea to Herne Bay Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Swansea to Herne Bay, starting from KWD 13.210 and averaging KWD 14.390. The entire journey takes no more than 5h 58m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
03:46 Swansea	10:45 Herne Bay	6h 59m, Changes required	Find Tickets
05:29 Swansea	11:45 Herne Bay	6h 16m, Changes required	Find Tickets
06:26 Swansea	12:45 Herne Bay	6h 19m, Changes required	Find Tickets
07:18 Swansea	13:45 Herne Bay	6h 27m, Changes required	Find Tickets
08:21 Swansea	14:45 Herne Bay	6h 24m, Changes required	Find Tickets
09:22 Swansea	15:45 Paris	6h 23m, Changes required	Find Tickets View More Trains

Swansea to Herne Bay Train Route Details

First train

03:46

Last train

20:23

Departure station

Swansea

Arrival station

Herne Bay

Journey time

5h 58m

Distance

219 miles

Price

KWD 13.210*

Train operators

Southeastern, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Swansea to Herne Bay

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Swansea to Herne Bay. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Swansea to Herne Bay for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Swansea to Herne Bay, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Swansea to Herne Bay ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Swansea to Herne Bay more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Swansea to Herne Bay Train Ticket Types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Swansea to Herne Bay Train prices and times

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