The average bus between Bournemouth and Herne Bay takes 7h 29m and the fastest bus takes 5h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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 every 3 hours between Bournemouth and Herne Bay. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Herne Bay at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 54m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Bournemouth to Herne Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Herne Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Bournemouth and Herne Bay is 222.4 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Library via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 7h 34m.