What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Southend-on-Sea and Whitstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable station. However, there are services departing from Whitegate Road and arriving at Railway Station via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Whitstable?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Southend Central and arriving at Whitstable via West Ham DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Whitstable is 86 miles. The road distance is 69.8 miles.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable bus from?

Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Whitegate Road station.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 25 bus and line 100 bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable bus arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable train services, operated by c2c, arrive at West Ham station.

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable.

How do I get a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable?

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Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 25 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Whitstabletrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 57m
£39–75
Drive 69.4 mi
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1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Whitstablecar 69.4 mi
1h 18m
£18–25
Line 25 bus, line 100 bus
1. Take the bus from Whitegate Road to Bus Stationbus 25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
5h 34m
£22–43

Southend-on-Sea to Whitstable by train

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Distance: 85.3 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Whitstable, England?

You can take a train from Southend Central to Whitstable via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitegate Road to Whitstable via Bus Station, Bus Station, Railway Station, Greenhithe for Bluewater, and Rainham (Kent) in around 5h 34m.

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