🚌 Bus from Herne Bay to Whitstable

6 direct routes · about 19 min · first bus 05:13, last bus 22:47 (weekdays).

💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysFirstLastBoard at
400 Stagecoach South East ~19 min 46 05:13 22:47 Roundabout (SW-bound)
917 Stagecoach South East ~52 min 1 06:58 06:58 Gorse Lane (opp)
905 Stagecoach South East ~10 min 1 07:00 07:00 Sea Street Gas Works (adj)
906 Stagecoach South East ~11 min 1 07:18 07:18 Sea Street Gas Works (adj)
904 Stagecoach South East ~10 min 1 07:12 07:12 Sea Street Gas Works (adj)
903 Stagecoach South East ~10 min 1 07:11 07:11 Sea Street Gas Works (adj)

Times are for the first boarding point in Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay to Whitstable?

6 routes run directly from Herne Bay to Whitstable: the 400 (Stagecoach South East), the 917 (Stagecoach South East), the 905 (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 Herne Bay to Whitstable?

Around 19 minutes on the 400, depending on time of day and traffic.

What time is the first and last bus from Herne Bay to Whitstable?

On weekdays the first direct bus (the 400) leaves around 05:13 and the last around 22:47. Check the route timetable for weekends.

How much is the bus from Herne Bay to Whitstable?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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