Bus from Whitstable to Herne Bay
7 direct routes · 15–35 min · first bus 05:58, last bus 23:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Herne Bay as of 05:40
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Whitstable, 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 | ~18 min | 32 | Sat 28 · Sun 17 | 05:58 | 23:40 | Horsebridge (adj) | Sea Street Gas Works (opp) | — |
6 occasional services — once or twice a day · 36, 917, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | YMS Travel | ~21 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:30 | 07:30 | Graystone Road (E-bound) | Richmond Street (after) | — |
| 917 | Stagecoach South East | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:26 | 16:26 | Cherry Orchard (adj) | Railway Station (adj) | — |
| 906 | Stagecoach South East | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:22 | 16:22 | Horsebridge (adj) | Sea Street Gas Works (opp) | — |
| 904 | Stagecoach South East | ~16 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:47 | 16:47 | Horsebridge (adj) | Sea Street Gas Works (opp) | — |
| 903 | Stagecoach South East | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:30 | 16:30 | Horsebridge (adj) | Sea Street Gas Works (opp) | — |
| 922 | Regent Coaches | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:22 | 07:22 | Horsebridge (adj) | Arden Road (adj) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 400 bus, 36 bus, 917 bus, 906 bus, 904 bus, 903 bus or 922 bus timetable.
Fares from Whitstable to Herne Bay
- £3.00 adult single on the 400, 917, 906, 904 and 903 (Stagecoach South East)
- £3.00 adult single, £4.50 return on the 36 (YMS Travel)
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 Whitstable to Herne Bay?
7 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), the 922 (Regent Coaches). The most frequent is the 400, 32 times each weekday — board at Horsebridge (adj) and get off at Sea Street Gas Works (opp), about 18 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Whitstable to Herne Bay?
Between 15 minutes on the 903 and 35 on the 922, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Whitstable to Herne Bay?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:58 and the last around 23:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Whitstable to Herne Bay?
Adult singles from Whitstable to Herne Bay: £3.00 on the 400, 917, 906, 904 and 903 (Stagecoach South East); £3.00 on the 36 (YMS Travel). 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.