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Compare train and bus for Whitstable to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Whitstable to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. 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 train costs an average of €29, while a bus costs an average of €31.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m 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 Whitstable to London
Compare the available ways to get from Whitstable to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Whitstable to London:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Whitstable to London costing on average €31.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
The journey is about 12m faster (1h 28m by train vs 1h 40m by car) and roughly €4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€29 vs €33). 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 Whitstable to London
How to get from Whitstable to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Whitstable to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P85144 · P8616812:51 PM1h30Whitstable station (WHI)2:21 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)€171One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
P85144 · P8616812:51 PM1h30Whitstable station (WHI)2:21 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)€171One-way1 transfer
Fastest
P8514412:51 PM1h17Whitstable station (WHI)2:08 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€231One-way0 transfers
Other options
P8616412:27 PM1h24Whitstable station (WHI)1:51 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)€181One-way0 transfers
P861711:27 PM1h24Whitstable station (WHI)2:51 PMLondon Victoria (VIC)€181One-way0 transfers
P903467:14 AM3h27Whitstable station (WHI)10:41 AMLondon Bridge (LBG)€181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Whitstable to London:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Whitstable to London costing on average €31.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Whitstable and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Whitstable station (WHI) and arrive in London Victoria (VIC).
- Buses mostly depart from Whitstable, Clapham Hill and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
- 8 direct buses per day with National Express.
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