The average bus between Whitstable and Charing Cross takes 3h 13m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Whitstable to Charing Cross. 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 4 hours between Whitstable and Charing Cross. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Charing Cross at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Long Reach and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Whitstable to Charing Cross? 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 Whitstable to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Whitstable station and arriving at Charing Cross station via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Whitstable to Charing Cross bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Long Reach station.
Whitstable to Charing Cross bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
The distance between Whitstable and Charing Cross is 81.4 km. The road distance is 100 km.
National Express operates a bus from Long Reach to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road hourly. Tickets cost £10–26 and the journey takes 1h 45m.