The average bus between Charing Cross and Whitstable takes 3h 3m and the fastest bus takes 2h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Charing Cross to Whitstable. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Charing Cross and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charing Cross is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle / London Road and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Charing Cross to Whitstable? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Whitstable station via Long Reach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Charing Cross to Whitstable bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
Charing Cross to Whitstable bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Long Reach station.
The distance between Charing Cross and Whitstable is 81.4 km. The road distance is 99 km.
National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Long Reach hourly. Tickets cost £11–26 and the journey takes 1h 45m.