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The average bus between Ilford and Whitstable takes 3h 34m and the fastest bus takes 2h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilford to Whitstable. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 34m
Duration
66 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 380 bus, line 401 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Ilford / Chapel Road to North Woolwich Free Ferrybus bus Sl2
  2. Take the bus from Woolwich Dockyard to Lewisham Stationbus bus 380
  3. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Long Reachbus bus 007 / ...
  4. Take the bus from Long Reach to Horsebridgebus bus 401 / ...
3h 33m
£14–21

Ilford to Whitstable bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Ilford and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at North Woolwich Free Ferry and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East10h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East2h 54m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East2h 46m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East3h 12m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East2h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East2h 54m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East2h 46m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East3h 6m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East2h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East2h 54m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East2h 46m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East3h 6m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East2h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East2h 54m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East2h 46m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East3h 6m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East2h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East2h 54m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East2h 46m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East3h 12m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East3h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East2h 35m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East2h 48m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East3h 12m • 3 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach LondonNational ExpressStagecoach South East2h 49m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ilford to Whitstable? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 66.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Ilford, England and Whitstable, England?

You can take a bus from Ilford / Chapel Road to Horsebridge via North Woolwich Free Ferry, Woolwich Dockyard, Lewisham Station, and Long Reach in around 3h 33m.

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