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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 €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. 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 €17, while a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€26 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Whitstable
Compare the available ways to get from London to Whitstable, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Whitstable:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Whitstable costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Whitstable take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
The journey is about 14m faster (1h 24m by train vs 1h 38m by car) and roughly €9 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€26 vs €35). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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.
NX0227:30 AM1h40London, Victoria Coach Station9:10 AMWhitstable, Clapham Hill€141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX0227:30 AM1h40London, Victoria Coach Station9:10 AMWhitstable, Clapham Hill€141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P8626910:40 AM1h18London Victoria (VIC)11:58 AMWhitstable station (WHI)€161One-way0 transfers
Other options
P8627711:40 AM1h18London Victoria (VIC)12:58 PMWhitstable station (WHI)€161One-way0 transfers
P862911:40 PM1h18London Victoria (VIC)2:58 PMWhitstable station (WHI)€161One-way0 transfers
P8628412:40 PM1h18London Victoria (VIC)1:58 PMWhitstable station (WHI)€161One-way0 transfers
NX00711:00 PM1h55London, Victoria Coach Station12:55 AMWhitstable, Clapham Hill€141One-way0 transfers
NX0229:30 PM2h00London, Victoria Coach Station11:30 PMWhitstable, Clapham Hill€141One-way0 transfers
NX0078:00 PM2h05London, Victoria Coach Station10:05 PMWhitstable, Clapham Hill€141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Whitstable:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Whitstable costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Whitstable take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 9 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 to go to Whitstable by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
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