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Trains from Herne Bay (HNB) to Birkenhead North (BKN)

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13

train journeys
per day

225

miles (363 kms)

5hrs 31 mins

fastest journey

05:10 / 23:50

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Herne Bay (HNB) to Birkenhead North (BKN)

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On a typical weekday there are 13 scheduled rail journeys between Herne Bay and Birkenhead North , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 13 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Herne Bay to Birkenhead North is approximately 225 miles (363 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 44 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Southeastern, Avanti West Coast are the main train operating companies running services between Herne Bay and Birkenhead North.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Herne Bay to Birkenhead North. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 31 mins.

Journeys from Herne Bay to Birkenhead North Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:10
    5 hrs 42 mins 4 changes
    10:52
    Herne Bay
    Birkenhead North
    Herne Bay to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    07:21
    5 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    12:52
    Herne Bay
    Birkenhead North
    Herne Bay to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    07:45
    7 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    14:47
    Herne Bay
    Birkenhead North
    Herne Bay to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    09:21
    5 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    14:52
    Herne Bay
    Birkenhead North
    Herne Bay to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    09:45
    7 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    16:47
    Herne Bay
    Birkenhead North
    Herne Bay to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    11:21
    5 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    16:52
    Herne Bay
    Birkenhead North
    Herne Bay to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    13:21
    5 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    19:07
    Herne Bay
    Birkenhead North
    Herne Bay to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    14:21
    5 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    20:02
    Herne Bay
    Birkenhead North
    Herne Bay to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    14:45
    7 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    21:47
    Herne Bay
    Birkenhead North
    Herne Bay to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    16:21
    5 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    22:17
    Herne Bay
    Birkenhead North
    Herne Bay to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    18:21
    5 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    00:02
    Herne Bay
    Birkenhead North
    Herne Bay to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    20:45
    10 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    07:32
    Herne Bay
    Birkenhead North
    Herne Bay to Birkenhead North
  • Mon 6th May
    22:21
    10 hrs 26 mins 4 changes
    08:47
    Herne Bay
    Birkenhead North
    Herne Bay to Birkenhead North

About Herne Bay Station

Station name Herne Bay (HNB)
Address Herne Bay station, The Circus, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8PJ
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 19:00
Saturday 06:10 - 19:00
Sunday 09:10 - 16:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Birkenhead North Station

Station name Birkenhead North (BKN)
Address Birkenhead North station, Station Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 7AZ
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:49 - 00:17
Tuesday 05:49 - 00:17
Wednesday 05:49 - 00:17
Thursday 05:49 - 00:17
Friday 05:49 - 00:17
Saturday 05:49 - 00:17
Sunday 07:49 - 00:17
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Herne Bay and Birkenhead North

The travel time between Herne Bay and Birkenhead North by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 44 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 31 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Herne Bay and Birkenhead North vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 13 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:10, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:50.

First class tickets on trains between Herne Bay and Birkenhead North typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Herne Bay and Birkenhead North can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Herne Bay & Birkenhead North. owever, there are 13 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Southeastern, Avanti West Coast are the main train operating companies running services between Herne Bay and Birkenhead North.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Herne Bay and Birkenhead North, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.