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The cheapest and fastest buses from Whitstable to London

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 04
Cheapest price on Nov 04
€13
Average ticket price on Nov 04
€35
Fastest journey on Nov 04
1 h 42 m
Average journey duration on Nov 04
2 h 5 m
Buses on Nov 04
37
Distance
81 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Whitstable to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Whitstable to London will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.

Fast buses

On Wed, Nov 04, we found 37 buses from Whitstable to London, including 8 direct services.

On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 42 m .

On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • National ExpressNX022
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX007
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX007
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX022
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX022
    0 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Whitstable to London

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Buses from Whitstable to London run on average 26 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.

There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 1h 40m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Journey facts

  • Distance50 miles (81 km)
  • Average bus duration3h 8m
  • Cheapest ticket price€9
  • Buses per day26
  • Direct buses8
  • Fastest bus1h 40m
  • First bus12:10 AM
  • Last bus11:50 PM
  • Cheapest MonthNov
  • Cheapest DayWed
  • High SeasonJul - Sep
  • Low SeasonOct - Dec
  • Busiest DayMon
  • Least Busy DaySat
  • Best time to book1 day

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Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Frequently asked questions about your Whitstable to London trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Whitstable to London.

Cheap bus tickets from Whitstable to London can start from as little as €9 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Whitstable to London is €31 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest bus from Whitstable to London leaves at 12:10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Whitstable to London leaves at 11:50 PM.
Yes, there are 8 direct buses a day from Whitstable to London with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

Whitstable to London Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:38AM
Arrival Time
09:30AM
Duration
4h52
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
€13
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:48AM
Arrival Time
08:20AM
Duration
2h32
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
€9
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:27AM
Arrival Time
11:00AM
Duration
4h33
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€14
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:20AM
Arrival Time
01:15PM
Duration
5h55
Departure days
Mon, Fri
Cheapest price
€9
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:50AM
Arrival Time
02:00PM
Duration
6h10
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
€14
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:52AM
Arrival Time
12:30PM
Duration
4h38
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€14
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:10AM
Arrival Time
11:20AM
Duration
2h10
Departure days
Mon, Fri
Cheapest price
€9
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:20AM
Arrival Time
11:20AM
Duration
2h00
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€14
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:40AM
Arrival Time
04:25PM
Duration
5h45
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
€14
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:10AM
Arrival Time
01:20PM
Duration
2h10
Departure days
Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€9
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:10PM
Arrival Time
06:00PM
Duration
4h50
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
€9
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:35PM
Arrival Time
04:50PM
Duration
2h15
Departure days
Mon, Fri
Cheapest price
€9
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:45PM
Arrival Time
04:50PM
Duration
2h05
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€14
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:05PM
Arrival Time
09:00PM
Duration
5h55
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
€13
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:35PM
Arrival Time
06:50PM
Duration
2h15
Departure days
Mon, Fri
Cheapest price
€9
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:40PM
Arrival Time
08:50PM
Duration
4h10
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€14
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:05PM
Arrival Time
07:20PM
Duration
2h15
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
€13
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:10PM
Arrival Time
08:20PM
Duration
2h10
Departure days
Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€9
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:10PM
Arrival Time
11:30PM
Duration
4h20
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
€13
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:10PM
Arrival Time
09:50PM
Duration
1h40
Departure days
Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
€9

Live departures

Whitstable to London bus times

The table below shows live departures for Whitstable to London buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
National ExpressNX007 · NX444 · NX0254:38 AM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
4h47
9:25 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road2 transfers
National ExpressNX007 · NX444 · NX4444:38 AM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
4h42
9:20 AM London, Earl's Court2 transfers
National ExpressNX0074:38 AM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
1h42
6:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX007 · NX401 · NX4445:48 AM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
6h07
11:55 AM London, Earl's Court2 transfers
National ExpressNX007 · NX444 · NX4445:48 AM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
6h07
11:55 AM London, Earl's Court2 transfers
National ExpressNX0075:48 AM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
2h32
8:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX007 · NX444 · NX0305:48 AM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
6h07
11:55 AM London, Earl's Court2 transfers
National ExpressNX007 · NX401 · NX0305:48 AM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
6h07
11:55 AM London, Earl's Court2 transfers
National ExpressNX007 · NX444 · NX0255:48 AM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
6h42
12:30 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road2 transfers
National ExpressNX007 · NX401 · NX0255:48 AM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
6h42
12:30 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road2 transfers
National ExpressNX022 · NX035 · NX0257:50 AM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
6h10
2:00 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road2 transfers
National ExpressNX022 · NX444 · NX4017:50 AM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
5h05
12:55 PM London, Earl's Court2 transfers
National ExpressNX022 · NX444 · NX0257:50 AM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
6h10
2:00 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road2 transfers
National ExpressNX022 · NX444 · NX0327:50 AM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
5h05
12:55 PM London, Earl's Court2 transfers
National ExpressNX0227:50 AM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
2h30
10:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX007 · NX025 · NX03510:40 AM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
5h45
4:25 PM London, Earl's Court2 transfers
National ExpressNX007 · NX444 · NX02510:40 AM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
7h15
5:55 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road2 transfers
National ExpressNX007 · NX444 · NX03210:40 AM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
5h45
4:25 PM London, Earl's Court2 transfers
National ExpressNX007 · NX035 · NX02510:40 AM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
7h15
5:55 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road2 transfers
National ExpressNX00710:40 AM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
2h10
12:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX007 · NX444 · NX03510:40 AM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
5h45
4:25 PM London, Earl's Court2 transfers
National ExpressNX007 · NX025 · NX03210:40 AM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
5h45
4:25 PM London, Earl's Court2 transfers
National ExpressNX022 · NX502 · NX0251:10 PM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
6h20
7:30 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road2 transfers
National ExpressNX022 · NX502 · NX0351:10 PM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
5h15
6:25 PM London, Earl's Court2 transfers
National ExpressNX0221:10 PM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
2h10
3:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX022 · NX032 · NX0251:10 PM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
6h20
7:30 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road2 transfers
National ExpressNX007 · NX025 · NX0253:05 PM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
5h55
9:00 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road2 transfers
National ExpressNX0073:05 PM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
2h15
5:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX007 · NX032 · NX0353:05 PM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
5h20
8:25 PM London, Earl's Court2 transfers
National ExpressNX007 · NX025 · NX0353:05 PM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
5h20
8:25 PM London, Earl's Court2 transfers
National ExpressNX007 · NX030 · NX0253:05 PM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
5h55
9:00 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road2 transfers
National ExpressNX0225:05 PM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
2h15
7:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX022 · NX025 · NX0305:05 PM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
5h25
10:30 PM London, Earl's Court2 transfers
National ExpressNX007 · NX025 · NX0357:10 PM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
4h20
11:30 PM London, Earl's Court2 transfers
National ExpressNX0077:10 PM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
2h10
9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX007 · NX030 · NX0257:10 PM Whitstable, Clapham Hill
4h40
11:50 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road2 transfers

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Bus companies

Bus companies from Whitstable to London

Buses from Whitstable to London with National Express. Overnight buses available on this route with National Express. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
1h 40m
Cheapest National Express Price
€9
National Express frequency
26 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Whitstable and London

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a bus from Whitstable to London, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Whitstable and London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Whitstable to London for bus company National Express.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Whitstable to London:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company {providersWithBike}.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Whitstable to London depends on the bus companies:
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Whitstable to London.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Whitstable to London:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Whitstable to London:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Whitstable to London.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Whitstable to London with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Whitstable to London with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Whitstable to London with the following bus company: National Express.

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Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or casual takeaway.
Mid-range
£20-40 per person for a meal.
Fine dining
£70+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
£3-5 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.

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FAQs: Bus from Whitstable to London

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Whitstable to London

Most Whitstable to London buses use the Whitstable, Clapham Hill to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Earl's Court. Use this guide to compare Whitstable and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Whitstable
Arrival bus stations in London

Which Whitstable station do buses to London leave from?

Buses from Whitstable to London leave from Whitstable, Clapham Hill. The station is 1 miles (2 km) from Whitstable city centre at Whitstable, Whitstable CT5 1QS, UK.
Whitstable, Clapham HillWhitstable, Whitstable CT5 1QS, UKWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Whitstable, Clapham Hill from Whitstable city centre

Whitstable, Clapham Hill is 2 km from Whitstable city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus401, 400, 905, 906, 904, 903 · 9m · €3 · every ~14 min
905, 906, 904, 903, 400, 401 · 10m · €3 · every ~14 min
638 · 15m

Whitstable, Clapham Hill bus station facilities and services

Whitstable, Clapham Hill has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Whitstable, Clapham Hill. ATMs are available at Whitstable, Clapham Hill.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Whitstable, Clapham Hill.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Whitstable, Clapham Hill: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Whitstable, Clapham Hill: Basic accessibility features available.

Bus stations for Whitstable to London

Check bus stations information for Whitstable and London, including where buses depart and arrive on this route.

When departing from Whitstable , you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Whitstable, Clapham Hill . When arriving in London , you can end your journey in bus stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Earl's Court, London, Baker Street Station, London, Hammersmith Bridge Road, London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road, London, York Road (London Eye), London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, London, Elephant and Castle, London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G), London, New Cross Gate, London, Lewisham, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, London, Eltham, London, Victoria Rail Station, London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station), London, Walworth .Passengers board the bus most frequently from Whitstable, Clapham Hill, which is located around 1 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 2 away from the city centre.

Most popular bus connections from Whitstable

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