The average train between Charing and Whitstable takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Charing 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.
Trains run hourly between Charing and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 12:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Charing is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 4:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Charing 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 train from Charing to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Charing station and arriving at Whitstable station via Margate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Charing to Whitstable train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Charing to Whitstable train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Charing to Whitstable train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Charing and Whitstable is 23.1 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a train from Charing to Whitstable via Ashford International and Margate in around 2h 13m.