The average bus between Ilford and Whitstable takes 3h 33m and the fastest bus takes 2h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ilford 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 Ilford and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at North Woolwich Free Ferry and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ilford 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 Ilford to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Whitstable station via North Woolwich Free Ferry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Ilford to Whitstable bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Ilford / Chapel Road station.
Ilford to Whitstable bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Horsebridge station.
The distance between Ilford and Whitstable is 69.7 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a bus from Ilford / Chapel Road to Horsebridge via North Woolwich Free Ferry, Woolwich Dockyard, Lewisham Station, and Long Reach in around 3h 37m.