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How to get fromWhitstable to Hastingsby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 401 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Harbour Street to Bus Stationbus bus 401 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ashford International to Hastingstrain train Ashford International - Eastbourne / ...
    2h 49m
    £23–45

  2. Drive 48 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whitstable to Hastingscar car 48 mi
    1h 7m
    £12–17

  3. Line 16 bus, line 102 bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Folkestone Central stationbus bus 16 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Campbus bus 102 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Harold Placebus bus 101 / ...
    4h 52m
    £15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Whitstable to Hastingstaxi taxi 48 mi
    1h 7m
    £210–250

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Whitstable to Broadstairstrain train
    2. Take the train from Broadstairs to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Ashford International to Hastingstrain train
    3h 10m
    £38–80

Whitstable to Hastings by bus, foot, and train

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Harbour Street to Harold Place via Bus Station, Folkestone Central station, Camp, and Railway Station in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitstable to Hastings via Broadstairs and Ashford International in around 3h 10m.

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