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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 an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m 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 $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Whitstable costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Whitstable take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 16m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $43 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19 (€16). The journey takes 1h 46m versus 1h 38m 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 London to Whitstable
How to get from London to Whitstable by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Whitstable is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX00710:30 PM2h00London, Victoria Coach Station12:30 AMWhitstable, Clapham Hill$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX00710:30 PM2h00London, Victoria Coach Station12:30 AMWhitstable, Clapham Hill$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P863418:40 PM1h18London Victoria (VIC)9:58 PMWhitstable station (WHI)$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P8626710:40 AM1h18London Victoria (VIC)11:58 AMWhitstable station (WHI)$181One-way0 transfers
- P86353 · SE36480010:40 PM1h37London Victoria (VIC)12:17 AMWhitstable station (WHI)$181One-way1 transfer
- P86360 · SE39120011:40 PM1h47London Victoria (VIC)1:27 AMWhitstable station (WHI)$181One-way1 transfer
- NX0228:30 PM2h05London, Victoria Coach Station10:35 PMWhitstable, Clapham Hill$101One-way0 transfers
- NX0072:00 PM2h10London, Victoria Coach Station4:10 PMWhitstable, Clapham Hill$101One-way0 transfers
- NX0224:30 PM2h30London, Victoria Coach Station7:00 PMWhitstable, Clapham Hill$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Whitstable:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Whitstable costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Whitstable take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 16m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Whitstable as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Victoria (VIC) and arrive in Whitstable station (WHI).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Whitstable, Clapham Hill.
- Travel with National Express to go to Whitstable by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Whitstable by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Southeastern.
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