There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth to Whitstable by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Whitstabletrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
3h 54m£58–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Keynes Collegebus 007 / ...
6h 27m£26–43Drive 124.9 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Whitstablecar 124.9 mi
2h 6m£31–45Train via London
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Clapham Junctiontrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Whitstabletrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
3h 59m£56–109Train via Horsham
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
- Take the train from Horsham to East Croydontrain
- Take the train from Bromley South to Whitstabletrain
4h 19m£59–105
Portsmouth to Whitstable by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Whitstable is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Whitstable is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Horsebridge via London Victoria and Keynes College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Whitstable via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Whitstable is 134 miles. The road distance is 125.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Whitstable without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £55 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Portsmouth to Whitstable, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Whitstable bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Whitstable train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Whitstable is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Whitstable, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Whitstable via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd, Victoria Station, and London Victoria in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Horsebridge via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Keynes College in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–55
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Whitstable
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Whitstable
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Bromley South to Whitstable
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Southern
Train from Horsham to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Horsham to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–19
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Keynes College
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Portsmouth to Whitstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Portsmouth to Whitstable train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Whitstable is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Portsmouth to Whitstable.
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