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

The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Canterbury West Station is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Canterbury West Station is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Whitstable and Canterbury West Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Alphege Church and arriving at St Dunstan's Church. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct train between Whitstable and Canterbury West Station?

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 to Canterbury West Station?

The distance between Whitstable and Canterbury West Station is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitstable to Canterbury West Station without a car is to line 401 bus which takes 34 min and costs £3.

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

The line 401 bus from St Alphege Church to St Dunstan's Church takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Whitstable to Canterbury West Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from St Alphege Church station.

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

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

Train or bus from Whitstable to Canterbury West Station?

The best way to get from Whitstable to Canterbury West Station is to line 401 bus which takes 34 min and costs £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 1h 1m.

Where does the Whitstable to Canterbury West Station bus arrive?

Whitstable to Canterbury West Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at St Dunstan's Church station.

Where does the Whitstable to Canterbury West Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whitstable to Canterbury West Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitstable to Canterbury West Station is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Whitstable to Canterbury West Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Canterbury West Station?

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There are 5 ways to get from Whitstable to Canterbury West Station by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 401 bus
best
1. Take the bus from St Alphege Church to St Dunstan's Churchbus 400 / ...
34 min
£3
Drive 6.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whitstable to Canterbury West Stationcar 6.6 mi
14 min
£2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Canterbury Westtrain Faversham - Ashford International / ...
1h 1m
£18–40
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Whitstable to Canterbury West Stationtaxi 6.6 mi
14 min
£30–45
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 / ...
1h 8m
£9–17

Whitstable to Canterbury West Station by train

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Distance: 7.3 mi
Duration: 34 min

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

Stagecoach South East operates a bus from St Alphege Church to St Dunstan's Church every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from Whitstable to Canterbury West once daily. Tickets cost £18–40 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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