What is the cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Whitstable?

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Whitstable is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury to Whitstable?

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Whitstable is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Whitstable?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Westgate Towers and arriving at St Alphege Church. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Whitstable?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Canterbury East and arriving at Whitstable via Faversham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Canterbury to Whitstable?

The distance between Canterbury and Whitstable is 7 miles. The road distance is 8.1 miles.

How do I travel from Canterbury to Whitstable without a car?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Whitstable without a car is to bus which takes 29 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from Canterbury to Whitstable?

The bus from Westgate Towers to St Alphege Church takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Whitstable bus from?

Canterbury to Whitstable bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Westgate Towers station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Whitstable train from?

Canterbury to Whitstable train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury East station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Whitstable?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Whitstable is to bus which takes 29 min and costs £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £8 - £19 and takes 41 min.

Where does the Canterbury to Whitstable bus arrive?

Canterbury to Whitstable bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at St Alphege Church station.

Where does the Canterbury to Whitstable train arrive?

Canterbury to Whitstable train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Faversham station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Whitstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Whitstable is 8 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Canterbury to Whitstable.

How do I get a train ticket from Canterbury to Whitstable?

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Canterbury to Whitstable - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Canterbury to Whitstable by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Westgate Towers to St Alphege Churchbus 400 / ...
29 min
£3
Drive 8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Canterbury to Whitstablecar 8 mi
18 min
£2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Canterbury East to Favershamtrain Dover Priory - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Faversham to Whitstabletrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
41 min
£8–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canterbury to Whitstabletaxi 8 mi
18 min
£40–50

Canterbury to Whitstable by bus

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Distance: 7.2 mi
Duration: 29 min

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

Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Westgate Towers to St Alphege Church every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 29 min. YMS Travel also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canterbury East to Whitstable via Faversham in around 41 min.

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