The average train between Harwich and Whitstable takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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 Harwich and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 10:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Whitstable station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Harwich to Whitstable train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich to Whitstable train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Harwich to Whitstable train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Harwich and Whitstable is 67 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Whitstable via Manningtree, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 3h 35m.