To get to Herne Bay by car, from London take the M2 towards Canterbury, then follow the A299 coastal road towards Herne Bay. From Dover, take the A2 towards Faversham, then follow the A299 coastal road towards Herne Bay.
If taking the train, there are frequent direct services from London Victoria, Charing Cross, and St. Pancras stations to Herne Bay. From other local landmarks, Canterbury is only a 15-minute train journey away, and Whitstable is a 10-minute train journey away.
For those travelling from further afield, the nearest airport is London Gatwick. From there, take a train to London Victoria station and transfer to a train to Herne Bay.
The closest airport to Herne Bay is London City Airport, which is approximately 48 miles away. Alternatively, Gatwick Airport is located approximately 70 miles away.
If you're driving from London City Airport, take the A1020 and then merge onto the A2 towards Canterbury. From Gatwick Airport, take the M23 and then merge onto the M25 towards Dartford. From there, take the A2 towards Canterbury.