What is the cheapest way to get from Whitstable (Station) to Canterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Whitstable (Station) to Canterbury is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Whitstable (Station) to Canterbury?

The fastest way to get from Whitstable (Station) to Canterbury is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Whitstable (Station) and Canterbury?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Railway Station station and arriving at Market Way. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct train between Whitstable (Station) and Canterbury?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Whitstable and arriving at Canterbury West. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Whitstable (Station) to Canterbury?

The distance between Whitstable (Station) and Canterbury is 10 miles. The road distance is 7.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitstable (Station) to Canterbury without a car is to bus which takes 36 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from Whitstable (Station) to Canterbury?

The bus from Railway Station to Market Way takes 36 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Whitstable (Station) to Canterbury bus from?

Whitstable (Station) to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Whitstable (Station) to Canterbury train from?

Whitstable (Station) to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.

Train or bus from Whitstable (Station) to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Whitstable (Station) to Canterbury is to bus which takes 36 min and costs £3. Alternatively, you can train via Faversham, which costs £8 - £16 and takes 51 min.

Where does the Whitstable (Station) to Canterbury bus arrive?

Whitstable (Station) to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Market Way station.

Where does the Whitstable (Station) to Canterbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whitstable (Station) to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitstable (Station) to Canterbury is 8 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Whitstable (Station) to Canterbury.

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

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Whitstable (Station) to Canterbury - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Whitstable (Station) to Canterbury by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Market Waybus 5 / ...
36 min
£3
Drive 7.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whitstable (Station) to Canterburycar 7.6 mi
17 min
£2–3
Train via Faversham
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Favershamtrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Faversham to Canterbury Easttrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
51 min
£9–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Whitstable (Station) to Canterburytaxi 7.6 mi
17 min
£35–50
Line 401 bus
1. Take the bus from St Alphege Church to St Dunstan's Churchbus 400 / ...
37 min
£3
Train
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Canterbury Westtrain Faversham - Ashford International / ...
1h 1m
£18–35

Whitstable (Station) to Canterbury by bus

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Distance: 9.5 mi
Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Whitstable (Station), England and Canterbury, England?

Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Railway Station to Market Way every 4 hours. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 36 min. YMS Travel also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitstable to Canterbury East via Faversham in around 51 min.

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