How to get from Folkestone West to Herne by bus?

From Folkestone West to Herne by bus

To get from Folkestone West to Herne in Herne Bay, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 71 bus from Harvey Grammar School, Folkestone station to Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16 bus and finally take the 602 bus from Bus Station, Canterbury station to Church, Herne station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min.

100min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Bus - 1616
Bus - 602602
Walk to Herne
Leaves from Harvey Grammar School, Folkestone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvey Grammar School, Folkestone
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Folkestone
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone
    ID A
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone
    ID B
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Canterbury
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Canterbury
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Canterbury
    ID C4
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 602602
    Wait for bus
    602
    Herne Bay
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church, Herne
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Herne
    Walk to
    Herne
    School Lane
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Folkestone West to Herne by bus via 16 and 602

To get from Folkestone West to Herne in Herne Bay, take the 16 bus from Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone station to Bus Station, Canterbury station. Next, take the 602 bus from Bus Station, Canterbury station to Church, Herne station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Bus - 602602
Walk to Herne
Leaves from Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone
    ID B
    1.4 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Canterbury
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Canterbury
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Canterbury
    ID C4
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 602602
    Wait for bus
    602
    Herne Bay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church, Herne
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Herne
    Walk to
    Herne
    School Lane
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Folkestone West to Herne

The distance between Folkestone West, Herne Bay and Herne, Herne Bay is approximately 40.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Folkestone West to Herne by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Herne Bay – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Folkestone West

Folkestone West is located at Folkestone West, Herne Bay and the nearest public transport station is The Nailbox, Shorncliffe.

Bus stations close to Folkestone West:

  • The Nailbox, Shorncliffe
  • Wellfield Road, Folkestone
  • Limes Road, Folkestone

Public transport stations close to Herne, Herne Bay

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

Bus stations close to Herne:

  • Streetfield, Herne
  • Woodrow Chase, Herne
  • Church, Herne

Related Routes

Alternative route from Folkestone West to Herne by bus via 16 and 602

To get from Folkestone West to Herne in Herne Bay, take the 16 bus from Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone station to Bus Station, Canterbury station. Next, take the 602 bus from Bus Station, Canterbury station to Church, Herne station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Bus - 602602
Walk to Herne
Leaves from Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Folkestone Central Railway Station, Folkestone
    ID B
    1.4 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Canterbury
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Canterbury
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Canterbury
    ID C4
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 602602
    Wait for bus
    602
    Herne Bay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church, Herne
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Herne
    Walk to
    Herne
    School Lane
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Folkestone West to Herne?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line 16, Bus line 602.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Folkestone West to Herne?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line 602.

  • Is there a direct bus between Folkestone West and Herne?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Folkestone West to Herne?

    The 71 bus line goes from Harvey Grammar School, Folkestone station near Folkestone West in Shepway to Folkestone station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Folkestone station near Herne in Herne Bay.

  • How long does it take to travel from Folkestone West to Herne by bus?

    The total travel time between Folkestone West in Shepway and Herne in Herne Bay by bus is about 1 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the 71 bus from the Harvey Grammar School, Folkestone stop near Folkestone West in Shepway.

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

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