The average bus between Whitstable and Essex takes 8h 23m and the fastest bus takes 5h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Whitstable to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Whitstable and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Keynes College and take an average of 8h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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6h 28m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Whitstable to Essex? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Whitstable to Essex. However, there are services departing from Keynes College station and arriving at Coach Station via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
Whitstable to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Keynes College station.
Whitstable to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Whitstable and Essex is 60.8 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a bus from Harbour Street to Polecat Road via Keynes College, Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Stamford Street, Southwark St /Blackfriars Road, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 6h 8m.