The average bus between Basildon and Herne Bay takes 5h 13m and the fastest bus takes 3h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Basildon to Herne Bay. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Basildon and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 9:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basildon is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 36m • 3 changes
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10h 48m • 3 changes



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3h 36m • 3 changes
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10h 24m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Basildon to Herne Bay? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Basildon to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Herne Bay station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Basildon to Herne Bay bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Basildon to Herne Bay bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Library station.
The distance between Basildon and Herne Bay is 51.3 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Library via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 39m.