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Journey Information
There are 8 intercity buses per day from Herne Bay to Southend-on-Sea. Traveling by bus from Herne Bay to Southend-on-Sea usually takes around 10 hours and 25 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 10 hours and 17 minutes.
| Distance | 22 mi (35 km) |
| Shortest duration | 10h 17m |
| Cheapest price | $25.22 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Herne Bay to Southend-on-Sea?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Herne Bay to Southend-on-Sea. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 8 | 10h 26m | $27.20 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 10 hours and 25 minutes to cover the 22 miles from Herne Bay to Southend-on-Sea. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 hours and 17 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00am. To see the times for all buses from Herne Bay to Southend-on-Sea, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Herne Bay?
Main departure station: Greenhill Bridge
Herne Bay has two bus stations with service to Southend-on-Sea.
All bus stations in Herne Bay:
Greenhill Bridge
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Where does the bus arrive in Southend-on-Sea?
Main arrival station: 428 London Rd
Buses arrive in Southend-on-Sea at 4 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Southend-on-Sea:
428 London Rd
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1058 London Rd
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