There are 5 ways to get from Dorset to Herne Bay by train, bus, or car
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Train via Basingstoke
best- Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Herne Baytrain
5h 21m£91–179Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
9h 2m£34–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the train from London Victoria to Herne Baytrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
7h 54m£46–93Drive 177.3 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Herne Baycar 177.3 mi
3h 8m£44–64Train
- Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from London Victoria to Herne Baytrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
6h 39m£86–181
Dorset to Herne Bay by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Herne Bay is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Herne Bay is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Library via South Station, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Herne Bay. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Herne Bay via Basingstoke, Clapham Junction and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Dorset and Herne Bay is 197 miles. The road distance is 178.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Herne Bay without a car is to train via Basingstoke which takes 5h 21m and costs £90 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Dorset to Herne Bay, including transfers.
Dorset to Herne Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.
Dorset to Herne Bay train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Herne Bay is to train via Basingstoke which takes 5h 21m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 2m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Herne Bay, England?
You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Herne Bay via Moreton (Dorset), Basingstoke, Clapham Junction, and London Victoria in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Library via South Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 9h 2m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Moreton (Dorset) to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Victoria to Herne Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Herne Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Herne Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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Dorset to Herne Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Dorset to Herne Bay train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Herne Bay is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Dorset to Herne Bay.
There are 1489+ hotels available in Herne Bay.