The average train between Durham and Whitstable takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Whitstable station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Durham to Whitstable train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Whitstable train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Durham to Whitstable train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Durham and Whitstable is 417.7 km. The road distance is 501 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Whitstable via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 58m.