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How to get from Bluewater to Herne by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Bluewater to Herne in Herne Bay, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 490 bus from Bus Station, Bluewater station to Ebbsfleet International Railway Station, Ebbsfleet station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the TRIA bus from Westgate Towers, St Dunstans station to Church, Herne station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min.

165min
Bus - 490490
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - TRIATRIA
Leaves from Bus Station, Bluewater

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bluewater
    094 B, Bluewater, Upper Thames Walk, Greenhithe, Kent DA9 9SR, UK
  • 2
    Bus - 490490
    Wait for bus
    490
    Gravesend
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ebbsfleet International Railway Station, Ebbsfleet
    ID B
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ebbsfleet International
    ID DLT
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury West
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westgate Towers, St Dunstans
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - TRIATRIA
    Wait for bus
    TRIA
    Canterbury
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Church, Herne
    Ride to bus station
    Church, Herne
    72 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 483, SOUTHEASTERN and TRIA

To get from Bluewater to Herne in Herne Bay, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 483 bus from Bus Station, Bluewater station to Ebbsfleet International Railway Station, Ebbsfleet station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the TRIA bus from Westgate Towers, St Dunstans station to Church, Herne station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Bus - 483483
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - TRIATRIA
Leaves from Bus Station, Bluewater

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bluewater
    094 B, Bluewater, Upper Thames Walk, Greenhithe, Kent DA9 9SR, UK
  • 2
    Bus - 483483
    Wait for bus
    483
    Kings Farm
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ebbsfleet International Railway Station, Ebbsfleet
    ID B
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ebbsfleet International
    ID DLT
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury West
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westgate Towers, St Dunstans
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - TRIATRIA
    Wait for bus
    TRIA
    Canterbury
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Church, Herne
    Ride to bus station
    Church, Herne
    72 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bluewater to Herne

The distance between Bluewater, Herne Bay and Herne, Herne Bay is approximately 67.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bluewater to Herne by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Herne Bay – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Bluewater

Bluewater is located at 094 B, Bluewater, Upper Thames Walk, Greenhithe, Kent DA9 9SR, UK, Herne Bay and the nearest public transport station is Bluewater Shopping Centre (7).

Bus stations close to Bluewater:

  • Bluewater Shopping Centre (7)
  • Bus Station, Bluewater

Public transport stations close to Herne, Herne Bay

Herne is located at School Lane, Herne Bay and the nearest public transport station is Windmill Close, Herne.

Bus stations close to Herne:

  • Windmill Close, Herne
  • Windmill, Herne
  • Pigeon Lane, Herne

Alternative route by bus and train via 483, SOUTHEASTERN and TRIA

To get from Bluewater to Herne in Herne Bay, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 483 bus from Bus Station, Bluewater station to Ebbsfleet International Railway Station, Ebbsfleet station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the TRIA bus from Westgate Towers, St Dunstans station to Church, Herne station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Bus - 483483
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - TRIATRIA
Leaves from Bus Station, Bluewater

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bluewater
    094 B, Bluewater, Upper Thames Walk, Greenhithe, Kent DA9 9SR, UK
  • 2
    Bus - 483483
    Wait for bus
    483
    Kings Farm
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ebbsfleet International Railway Station, Ebbsfleet
    ID B
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ebbsfleet International
    ID DLT
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury West
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westgate Towers, St Dunstans
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - TRIATRIA
    Wait for bus
    TRIA
    Canterbury
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Church, Herne
    Ride to bus station
    Church, Herne
    72 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bluewater to Herne?

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 490, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line TRIA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bluewater to Herne?

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Bus line 483, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line TRIA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bluewater and Herne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bluewater to Herne?

    The 490 bus line goes from Gravesend station near Bluewater in Greenhithe to Ebbsfleet International Railway Station, Ebbsfleet station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Church, Herne station near Herne in Herne Bay.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bluewater to Herne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Bluewater in Greenhithe and Herne in Herne Bay by bus and train is about 2 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bluewater to get to Herne?

    Get on the 490 bus from the Gravesend stop near Bluewater in Greenhithe.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bluewater and Herne?

    Get off the bus at the Church, Herne stop, which is closest to Herne in Herne Bay.

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