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

The cheapest way to get from Dartford to Whitstable is to bus which costs £9 - £16 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dartford to Whitstable is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Dartford and Whitstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Dartford to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Home Gardens and arriving at Horsebridge via Bus Station and Long Reach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Dartford and Whitstable?

No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Dartford and arriving at Whitstable via Gillingham (Kent). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Dartford to Whitstable?

The distance between Dartford and Whitstable is 40 miles. The road distance is 43.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dartford to Whitstable without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £20 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Dartford to Whitstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dartford to Whitstable bus from?

Dartford to Whitstable bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dartford to Whitstable train from?

Dartford to Whitstable train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Dartford station.

Train or bus from Dartford to Whitstable?

The best way to get from Dartford to Whitstable is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 2h 14m.

Where does the Dartford to Whitstable bus arrive?

Dartford to Whitstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Long Reach station.

Where does the Dartford to Whitstable train arrive?

Dartford to Whitstable train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.

Can I drive from Dartford to Whitstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Dartford to Whitstable is 43 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Dartford to Whitstable.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitstable?

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There are 5 ways to get from Dartford to Whitstable by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dartford to Gillingham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
2. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Whitstabletrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
1h 31m
£21–36
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Long Reachbus 022
2h 14m
£10–16
Drive 42.8 mi
1. Drive from Dartford to Whitstablecar 42.8 mi
47 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dartford to Whitstabletaxi 42.8 mi
47 min
£180–230
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Home Gardens to Garrick Streetbus B / ...
2. Take the train from Gravesend to Whitstabletrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 30m
£19–38

Dartford to Whitstable by train

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Distance: 39.9 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a train from Dartford to Whitstable via Gillingham (Kent) in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Long Reach every 4 hours. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 45 min.

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