Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Herne Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Herne Bay

With a population of 36,642, Herne Bay is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Herne Bay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Herne Bay

If you’re looking for affordable options, A Casa Mia (160 High Street) and Harvester - Talmead (Margate Road) are great picks.

When to visit Herne Bay

Herne Bay in June
Estimated hotel price
£32
1 night at 3-star hotel
Herne Bay in June
Estimated hotel price
£32
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Herne Bay

Plane

Although Herne Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 84 km from Herne Bay. The shortest domestic flight to Herne Bay departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Herne Bay, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Herne Bay to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Herne Bay is called Herne Bay, and is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Herne Bay is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 88 km from Herne Bay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Herne Bay, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Herne Bay takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

Although Herne Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 84 km from Herne Bay. The shortest domestic flight to Herne Bay departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Herne Bay, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Herne Bay to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Herne Bay is called Herne Bay, and is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Herne Bay is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 88 km from Herne Bay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Herne Bay, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Herne Bay takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Herne Bay

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Herne Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Herne Bay

Average rates range from around £145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £87 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Herne Bay

Most booked hotels in Herne Bay

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The Sleep-Inn Hare
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Evening Tide
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Hampton by Hilton Canterbury
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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The Victoria Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Holiday Inn Express Canterbury
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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The Falstaff in Canterbury
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Hiring a car in Herne Bay

Hiring a car in Herne Bay costs £35 per day, on average, or £70 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Herne Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Herne Bay is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Herne Bay costs £35 per day, on average, or £70 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Herne Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Herne Bay is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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