What is the cheapest way to get from Herne Bay to Canterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Herne Bay to Canterbury is to line 600 bus which costs £3 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Herne Bay to Canterbury?

The fastest way to get from Herne Bay to Canterbury is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £45 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Herne Bay and Canterbury?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fire Station station and arriving at St Thomas' School. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

Is there a direct train between Herne Bay and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Herne Bay to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Herne Bay and arriving at Canterbury East via Faversham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.

How far is it from Herne Bay to Canterbury?

The distance between Herne Bay and Canterbury is 8 miles. The road distance is 9.1 miles.

How do I travel from Herne Bay to Canterbury without a car?

The best way to get from Herne Bay to Canterbury without a car is to line 600 bus which takes 34 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from Herne Bay to Canterbury?

The line 600 bus from Fire Station to St Thomas' School takes 34 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Herne Bay to Canterbury bus from?

Herne Bay to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Fire Station.

Where do I catch the Herne Bay to Canterbury train from?

Herne Bay to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Herne Bay station.

Train or bus from Herne Bay to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Herne Bay to Canterbury is to line 600 bus which takes 34 min and costs £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £10 - £21 and takes 55 min.

Where does the Herne Bay to Canterbury bus arrive?

Herne Bay to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at St Thomas' School station.

Where does the Herne Bay to Canterbury train arrive?

Herne Bay to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Faversham station.

Can I drive from Herne Bay to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Herne Bay to Canterbury is 9 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Herne Bay to Canterbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Herne Bay to Canterbury?

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There are 4 ways to get from Herne Bay to Canterbury by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 600 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Fire Station to St Thomas' Schoolbus 911 / ...
34 min
£3
Train
1. Take the train from Herne Bay to Favershamtrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Faversham to Canterbury Easttrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
55 min
£11–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Herne Bay to Canterburytaxi 9 mi
18 min
£45–55
Drive 9 mi
1. Drive from Herne Bay to Canterburycar 9 mi
18 min
£3–4

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Distance: 8 mi
Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Herne Bay, England and Canterbury, England?

Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Fire Station to St Thomas' School every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Herne Bay to Canterbury East via Faversham in around 55 min.

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