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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 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 |
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$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 |
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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.
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$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX00710:30 PM2h00London, Victoria Coach Station12:30 AMWhitstable, Clapham Hill$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P8628312:40 PM1h18London Victoria (VIC)1:58 PMWhitstable station (WHI)$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
P8627611:40 AM1h18London Victoria (VIC)12:58 PMWhitstable station (WHI)$181One-way0 transfers
P86279 · P8513412:10 PM1h29London Victoria (VIC)1:39 PMWhitstable station (WHI)$191One-way1 transfer
P8626710:40 AM1h18London Victoria (VIC)11:58 AMWhitstable station (WHI)$211One-way0 transfers
NX0079:30 AM2h05London, Victoria Coach Station11:35 AMWhitstable, Clapham Hill$131One-way0 transfers
NX0072:00 PM2h10London, Victoria Coach Station4:10 PMWhitstable, Clapham Hill$131One-way0 transfers
NX0076:30 PM2h15London, Victoria Coach Station8:45 PMWhitstable, Clapham Hill$131One-way0 transfers
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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.
- 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, Megabus 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.
- 5 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Southeastern.
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