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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Herne Bay is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Herne Bay is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Herne Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Loder Close and arriving at Library via Park Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Herne Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Herne Bay via Ashford International and Margate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Kent to Herne Bay?

The distance between Kent and Herne Bay is 34 miles. The road distance is 24.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Herne Bay without a car is to train and line 600 bus which takes 1h 46m and costs £15 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Kent to Herne Bay, including transfers.

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

Kent to Herne Bay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Loder Close station.

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

Kent to Herne Bay train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Kent to Herne Bay?

The best way to get from Kent to Herne Bay is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £28 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 510 bus and bus and line 600 bus, which costs £9 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Kent to Herne Bay bus arrive?

Kent to Herne Bay bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at County Square station.

Where does the Kent to Herne Bay train arrive?

Kent to Herne Bay train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Margate station.

Can I drive from Kent to Herne Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Herne Bay is 25 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Kent to Herne Bay.

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

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Where can I stay near Herne Bay?

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Kent to Herne Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, line 600 bus, and line 510 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kent to Herne Bay by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 600 bus
best
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Canterbury Westtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Librarybus 600 / ...
1h 46m
£15–28
Drive 24.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kent to Herne Baycar 24.6 mi
28 min
£6–9
Train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 12m
£28–57
Line 510 bus, bus, line 600 bus
1. Take the bus from Loder Close to County Squarebus 510
2. Take the bus from Park Street to Bus Stationbus 1X / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Librarybus 600 / ...
2h 53m
£9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kent to Herne Baytaxi 24.6 mi
28 min
£110–140

Kent to Herne Bay by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 33.7 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

Southeastern operates a train from Ashford International to Margate hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Loder Close to Library via County Square, Park Street, and Bus Station in around 2h 53m.

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