The average bus between Southend Pier and Whitstable takes 5h and the fastest bus takes 3h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southend Pier 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 Southend Pier and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend Pier is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Travel Centre and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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3h 57m • 4 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Southend Pier 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 Southend Pier to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Southend Pier station and arriving at Whitstable station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Southend Pier to Whitstable bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Travel Centre station.
Southend Pier to Whitstable bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Long Reach station.
The distance between Southend Pier and Whitstable is 28 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a vehicle from Southend Pier to Horsebridge via Travel Centre, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Long Reach in around 5h 23m.