Bus from Herne Bay to Whitstable
7 direct routes · 17–36 min · first bus 05:16, last bus 22:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Whitstable as of 05:40
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Herne Bay, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | Stagecoach South East | ~23 min | 35 | Sat 31 · Sun 15 | 05:16 | 22:50 | Poplar Drive Shops (adj) | Harbour Street (S-bound) | — |
6 occasional services — once or twice a day · 917, 905, 906, 904, 903, 922
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 917 | Stagecoach South East | ~31 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:22 | 07:22 | Railway Station (adj) | Cherry Orchard (opp) | — |
| 905 | Stagecoach South East | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:00 | 07:00 | Sea Street Gas Works (adj) | Harbour Street (S-bound) | — |
| 906 | Stagecoach South East | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:18 | 07:18 | Sea Street Gas Works (adj) | Harbour Street (S-bound) | — |
| 904 | Stagecoach South East | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:12 | 07:12 | Sea Street Gas Works (adj) | Harbour Street (S-bound) | — |
| 903 | Stagecoach South East | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:11 | 07:11 | Sea Street Gas Works (adj) | Harbour Street (S-bound) | — |
| 922 | Regent Coaches | ~36 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:48 | 15:48 | Arden Road (opp) | Harbour Street (S-bound) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 400 bus, 917 bus, 905 bus, 906 bus, 904 bus, 903 bus or 922 bus timetable.
Fares from Herne Bay to Whitstable
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Herne Bay to Whitstable?
7 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), the 922 (Regent Coaches). The most frequent is the 400, 35 times each weekday — board at Poplar Drive Shops (adj) and get off at Harbour Street (S-bound), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Herne Bay to Whitstable?
Between 17 minutes on the 905 and 36 on the 922, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Herne Bay to Whitstable?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:16 and the last around 22:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Herne Bay to Whitstable?
Adult singles from Herne Bay to Whitstable: £3.00 on the 400, 917, 905, 906, 904 and 903 (Stagecoach South East). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.