The average train between Hove and Whitstable takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Hove 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 Hove and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hove is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hove to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Hove station and arriving at Whitstable station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Hove to Whitstable train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hove station.
Hove to Whitstable train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Hove to Whitstable train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Hove and Whitstable is 102 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Hove to Whitstable via London Victoria in around 3h 8m.