🚌 Bus from Canterbury to Herne Bay
12 direct routes · about 27 min · first bus 06:15, last bus 23:00 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | Stagecoach South East | ~27 min | 48 | 06:15 | 23:00 | Bus Station (Bay C4) |
| 400 | Stagecoach South East | ~55 min | 47 | 05:25 | 23:06 | Bus Station (Bay B1) |
| 602 | Stagecoach South East | ~32 min | 31 | 07:00 | 23:30 | Bus Station (Bay C4) |
| 601 | Stagecoach South East | ~33 min | 29 | 07:25 | 18:00 | Bus Station (Bay C4) |
| 603 | Stagecoach South East | ~36 min | 2 | 07:00 | 16:15 | Bus Station (Bay C4) |
| 912 | Stagecoach South East | ~47 min | 1 | 15:33 | 15:33 | Simon Langton Girls' School (adj) |
| 919 | Stagecoach South East | ~51 min | 1 | 15:10 | 15:10 | Russet Road (opp) |
| 911 | Stagecoach South East | ~51 min | 1 | 15:50 | 15:50 | Simon Langton Boys' School Grounds (in) |
| 917 | Stagecoach South East | ~57 min | 1 | 15:40 | 15:40 | St Anselm's School Grounds (o/s) |
| 906 | Stagecoach South East | ~66 min | 1 | 15:33 | 15:33 | Simon Langton Girls' School (adj) |
| 904 | Stagecoach South East | ~62 min | 1 | 16:00 | 16:00 | Simon Langton Boys' School Grounds (in) |
| 903 | Stagecoach South East | ~64 min | 1 | 15:40 | 15:40 | St Anselm's School Grounds (o/s) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Canterbury on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Canterbury to Herne Bay?
12 routes run directly from Canterbury to Herne Bay: the 600 (Stagecoach South East), the 400 (Stagecoach South East), the 602 (Stagecoach South East), the 601 (Stagecoach South East), the 603 (Stagecoach South East), the 912 (Stagecoach South East), the 919 (Stagecoach South East), the 911 (Stagecoach South East), the 917 (Stagecoach South East), the 906 (Stagecoach South East), the 904 (Stagecoach South East), the 903 (Stagecoach South East).
How long does the bus take from Canterbury to Herne Bay?
Around 27 minutes on the 600, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Canterbury to Herne Bay?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 600) leaves around 06:15 and the last around 23:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Canterbury to Herne Bay?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.