The average bus between Whitstable and Essex takes 8h 28m and the fastest bus takes 6h 23m. 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 6:08 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 Bus Station and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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6h 43m • 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 Whitstable station and arriving at Essex station via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Whitstable to Essex bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Whitstable to Essex bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Whitstable and Essex is 60.8 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a bus from Harbour Street to Polecat Road via Bus Station, Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway, Primrose Street, Liverpool Street Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 6h 25m.