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Compare bus and train for Canterbury to Whitstable
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Whitstable among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 6 miles (10 km)
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How to get from Canterbury to Whitstable by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Canterbury to Whitstable is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:19 AM0h41Canterbury10:00 AMWhitstable$161One-way0 transfers
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9:19 AM0h41Canterbury10:00 AMWhitstable$161One-way0 transfers
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9:19 AM0h41Canterbury10:00 AMWhitstable$161One-way0 transfers
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10:47 AM0h52Canterbury11:39 AMWhitstable$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Whitstable:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Canterbury to Whitstable costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Whitstable take longer:
Bus takes on average 42m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Canterbury and Whitstable as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Canterbury East (CBE) and arrive in Whitstable station (WHI).
- Buses mostly depart from Canterbury, Bus Station and arrive in Whitstable, Clapham Hill.
- Travel with Stagecoach South East to go to Whitstable by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Whitstable by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Stagecoach South East.
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