The average train between Hull and Whitstable takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Hull 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 Hull and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Whitstable station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Hull to Whitstable train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Whitstable train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Hull to Whitstable train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hull and Whitstable is 280.6 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Whitstable via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 51m.