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Compare train and bus 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 bus, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 6 miles (10 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$16 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
53m Average total duration 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Canterbury to Whitstable
Compare the available ways to get from Canterbury to Whitstable, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Whitstable:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Whitstable costing on average $16 (€14).
Other travel options to Whitstable take longer:
Train takes on average 53m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€14) compared to roughly $4 (€3) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$12 (-€10). The journey takes 23m versus 23m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Canterbury to Whitstable
How to get from Canterbury to Whitstable by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Canterbury to Whitstable is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P86141_P86142 · P86251
9:19 AM 0h41 Canterbury East (CBE) 10:00 AM Whitstable station (WHI) $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- P86141_P86142 · P86251
9:19 AM 0h41 Canterbury East (CBE) 10:00 AM Whitstable station (WHI) $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- P86130_P86131 · P85103
8:13 AM 0h26 Canterbury East (CBE) 8:39 AM Whitstable station (WHI) $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- P86161 · P85127
11:46 AM 0h53 Canterbury East (CBE) 12:39 PM Whitstable station (WHI) $16 1 One-way 1 transfer - P86148 · P85113
9:46 AM 0h53 Canterbury East (CBE) 10:39 AM Whitstable station (WHI) $16 1 One-way 1 transfer - P86154 · P85121
10:46 AM 0h53 Canterbury East (CBE) 11:39 AM Whitstable station (WHI) $16 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Whitstable:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Whitstable costing on average $16 (€14).
Other travel options to Whitstable take longer:
Train takes on average 53m.
- Around 7 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 train and bus 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 Southeastern to go to Whitstable by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Whitstable by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
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