What is the cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Manston?

The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Manston is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Whitstable to Manston?

The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Manston is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £75 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Whitstable and Manston?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitstable to Manston. However, there are services departing from Harbour Street and arriving at Church via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Whitstable and Manston?

No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Manston. However, there are services departing from Whitstable and arriving at Cliffs End, Thanet Parkway via Ramsgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Whitstable to Manston?

The distance between Whitstable and Manston is 25 miles. The road distance is 16.5 miles.

How do I travel from Whitstable to Manston without a car?

The best way to get from Whitstable to Manston without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £29 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Whitstable to Manston?

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Whitstable to Manston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Manston bus from?

Whitstable to Manston bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Harbour Street station.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Manston train from?

Whitstable to Manston train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.

Train or bus from Whitstable to Manston?

The best way to get from Whitstable to Manston is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £29 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 401 bus and line 11 bus, which costs and takes 2h 43m.

Where does the Whitstable to Manston bus arrive?

Whitstable to Manston bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Whitstable to Manston train arrive?

Whitstable to Manston train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ramsgate station.

Can I drive from Whitstable to Manston?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitstable to Manston is 17 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Whitstable to Manston.

Where can I stay near Manston?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Manston.

Whitstable to Manston - 5 ways to travel via train, line 48 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Ramsgatetrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
1h 2m
£29–43
Drive 16.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whitstable to Manstoncar 16.4 mi
21 min
£5–6
Train, line 48 bus
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Birchington-on-Seatrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Churchbus 48 / ...
1h 32m
£9–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Whitstable to Manstontaxi 16.4 mi
21 min
£75–95
Line 401 bus, line 11 bus
1. Take the bus from Harbour Street to Bus Stationbus 401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Churchbus 11
2h 43m

Whitstable to Manston by train and bus

30Weekly Services

1h 32mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 25.1 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Whitstable, England and Manston, Kent, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Whitstable to Ramsgate every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–19 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Street to Church via Bus Station in around 2h 43m.

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