The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Whitstable
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Whitstable is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Whitstable will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 22 trains that leave London for Whitstable on Sun, Jun 21, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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.
J900766:29 PM1h54London Victoria (VIC)8:23 PMWhitstable station (WHI)$151One-way0 transfers
J073307:29 PM1h54London Victoria (VIC)9:23 PMWhitstable station (WHI)$151One-way0 transfers
J90138 · J073307:51 PM1h32London St Pancras International (STP)9:23 PMWhitstable station (WHI)$161One-way1 transfer
P851777:20 PM1h16London St Pancras International (STP)8:36 PMWhitstable station (WHI)$171One-way0 transfers
P851726:20 PM1h16London St Pancras International (STP)7:36 PMWhitstable station (WHI)$171One-way0 transfers
J90150 · J1231611:50 AM1h14London St Pancras International (STP)1:04 PMWhitstable station (WHI)$241One-way1 transfer
J90154 · J123189:50 AM1h14London St Pancras International (STP)11:04 AMWhitstable station (WHI)$251One-way1 transfer
J90152 · J1231710:50 AM1h14London St Pancras International (STP)12:04 PMWhitstable station (WHI)$251One-way1 transfer
P8513612:20 PM1h16London St Pancras International (STP)1:36 PMWhitstable station (WHI)$261One-way0 transfers
P851098:20 AM1h16London St Pancras International (STP)9:36 AMWhitstable station (WHI)$261One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London to Whitstable
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Whitstable among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Whitstable:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Whitstable costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Whitstable take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 52m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Southeastern, Southeastern.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
London to Whitstable train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Whitstable trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J90106 | 7:29 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h54 | 9:23 AM Whitstable station (WHI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85109 | 8:20 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h16 | 9:36 AM Whitstable station (WHI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J07329 | 8:29 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h54 | 10:23 AM Whitstable station (WHI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J90156 · J07329 | 8:50 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h33 | 10:23 AM Whitstable station (WHI) | 1 transfer | |
P85116 | 9:20 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h16 | 10:36 AM Whitstable station (WHI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J90098 | 9:29 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h54 | 11:23 AM Whitstable station (WHI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J90154 · J12318 | 9:50 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h14 | 11:04 AM Whitstable station (WHI) | 1 transfer | |
J90094 | 9:59 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h34 | 11:33 AM Whitstable station (WHI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85123 | 10:20 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h18 | 11:38 AM Whitstable station (WHI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J90093 | 10:29 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h54 | 12:23 PM Whitstable station (WHI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J90152 · J12317 | 10:50 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h14 | 12:04 PM Whitstable station (WHI) | 1 transfer | |
J90091 | 10:59 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h34 | 12:33 PM Whitstable station (WHI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85130 | 11:20 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h18 | 12:38 PM Whitstable station (WHI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J90090 | 11:29 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h54 | 1:23 PM Whitstable station (WHI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J90150 · J12316 | 11:50 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h14 | 1:04 PM Whitstable station (WHI) | 1 transfer | |
P85136 | 12:20 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h16 | 1:36 PM Whitstable station (WHI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85172 | 6:20 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h16 | 7:36 PM Whitstable station (WHI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J90076 | 6:29 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h54 | 8:23 PM Whitstable station (WHI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85365 · J90076 | 6:50 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h33 | 8:23 PM Whitstable station (WHI) | 1 transfer | |
P85177 | 7:20 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h16 | 8:36 PM Whitstable station (WHI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J07330 | 7:29 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h54 | 9:23 PM Whitstable station (WHI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
J90138 · J07330 | 7:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h32 | 9:23 PM Whitstable station (WHI) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Whitstable
Trains from London to Whitstable run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (81 km) distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Southeastern, Thameslink from London to Whitstable trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink trains will get you between London and Whitstable from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London to Whitstable
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Whitstable by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Whitstable, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London to Whitstable
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are situated on the central concourse and adjacent to platform 2. A changing place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Victoria. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The space is located on the central concourse in the main toilet facilities. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the changing place room, please speak to a member of staff or contact our control centre on 020 7922 6243 so we can help you gain access
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Hudson's Place and Central Concourse
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car Park Upper Level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
- Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
- Opening hours: Monday 03:10 - 01:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 04:00 - 01:00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday 03:40 - 01:00 Adjacent to Platform 10
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Station Public toilets are located down the stairs, opposite platform 11. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available adjacent to platform 10
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Adjacent to Platform 10 and can be operated by a radar key. There is also a buzzer at the toilet door
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Inside station next to taxi rank alongside platform 10 and outside Bishopsgate entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
- Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 12:00 Saturday 06:00 - 12:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B2. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via the station forecourt off Old Bridge Road. Step free access to Platform 2 for services towards Margate via the entrance off Railway Avenue. No step free interchange between platforms. Stepped access between platforms via Station Footbridge
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Station forecourt
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:00 Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:00
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from outside the station (South side) off Old Bridge Road (see Buses and Taxis map).
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday Closed Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Ticket office managed by Southeastern
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C. This station does not have step free access. Steps to both platforms
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: by entrance to platform 1
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Faversham: Bus stop on St John's Road opposite St John's centre. Towards Margate: Bus stop on St John's Road outside community centre.
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