The average bus between Waterloo Station and Whitstable takes 2h 56m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Waterloo Station 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 Waterloo Station and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 21m • 2 changes

2h 21m • 2 changes

2h 42m • 2 changes

2h 21m • 2 changes

2h 21m • 2 changes

2h 21m • 2 changes

2h 36m • 2 changes

2h 27m • 2 changes

2h 21m • 2 changes

2h 21m • 2 changes

2h 36m • 2 changes

2h 27m • 2 changes

2h 21m • 2 changes

2h 21m • 2 changes

2h 36m • 2 changes

2h 27m • 2 changes

2h 21m • 2 changes

2h 21m • 2 changes

2h 42m • 2 changes

2h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Waterloo Station 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 Waterloo Station to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Whitstable station via Long Reach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Waterloo Station to Whitstable bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
Waterloo Station to Whitstable bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Long Reach station.
The distance between Waterloo Station and Whitstable is 80.6 km. The road distance is 97 km.
National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Long Reach hourly. Tickets cost £8–15 and the journey takes 1h 45m.