Buses to Herne Bay from Margate

The journey to Herne Bay from Margate takes just 28 minutes.

Buses operate 6 days a week with up to 27 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Margate at 08:52.

Regent Coaches schedule

Regent Coaches operates between Margate and Herne Bay 6 days per week.

Service days Daily except Sunday
Services per day up to 11
Shortest trip 28 minutes
First departure 08:52
Last departure 19:20

Travel from Margate to Herne Bay with Stagecoach South East in 29 minutes.

Service days Daily except Sunday
Services per day up to 16
Shortest trip 29 minutes
First departure 08:52
Last departure 19:20

Your questions answered

  • Is there a daily bus service between Margate and Herne Bay?

    No, buses run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

  • How long is the bus trip from Margate to Herne Bay?

    The fastest bus to Herne Bay from Margate takes 28 minutes.

  • How do I buy tickets for travel to Herne Bay from Margate?

    It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!

  • Which bus companies operate between Margate and Herne Bay?

    Stagecoach South East and Regent Coaches run buses to Herne Bay from Margate.

  • What time is the earliest bus from Margate to Herne Bay?

    The first bus to Herne Bay from Margate leaves at 08:52. The journey takes 28 minutes.

  • When is the last bus to Herne Bay from Margate?

    The last bus leaves Margate at 19:20, arriving into Herne Bay at 19:58. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

Onward travel from Herne Bay

Bus to Days Shortest trip Distance
Birchington-on-Sea
  • Daily except Sunday
17 minutes 7.6 miles
Blean
  • Daily
16 minutes 5.9 miles
Canterbury
  • Daily
11 minutes 6.8 miles
Margate
  • Daily except Sunday
31 minutes 11 miles
Sturry
  • Daily
6 minutes 5.0 miles
Westgate on Sea
  • Daily except Sunday
23 minutes 9.0 miles
Whitstable
  • Daily
9 minutes 4.5 miles