The average bus between Chester and Whitstable takes 9h 35m and the fastest bus takes 7h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester 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 3 times a day between Chester and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 9h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester 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 Chester to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Whitstable station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
Chester to Whitstable bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Whitstable bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Long Reach station.
The distance between Chester and Whitstable is 335.2 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Horsebridge via London Victoria and Long Reach in around 8h 10m.