🚌 Bus from Whitstable to Herne Bay
6 direct routes · about 29 min · first bus 08:25, last bus 17:33 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | Stagecoach South East | ~29 min | 19 | 08:25 | 17:33 | Estuary View Medical Centre (o/s) |
| 36 | YMS Travel | ~18 min | 1 | 07:30 | 07:30 | Graystone Road (E-bound) |
| 917 | Stagecoach South East | ~9 min | 1 | 16:28 | 16:28 | Maydowns Road (opp) |
| 906 | Stagecoach South East | ~25 min | 1 | 16:14 | 16:14 | Borstal Hill (N-bound) |
| 904 | Stagecoach South East | ~22 min | 1 | 16:40 | 16:40 | Borstal Hill (N-bound) |
| 903 | Stagecoach South East | ~21 min | 1 | 16:23 | 16:23 | Borstal Hill (N-bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Whitstable 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 Whitstable to Herne Bay?
6 routes run directly from Whitstable to Herne Bay: the 400 (Stagecoach South East), the 36 (YMS Travel), 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 Whitstable to Herne Bay?
Around 29 minutes on the 400, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Whitstable to Herne Bay?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 400) leaves around 08:25 and the last around 17:33. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Whitstable to Herne Bay?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.