The average train between Kent and Whitstable takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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 Kent and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 4:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Whitstable station via Broadstairs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Kent to Whitstable train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Whitstable train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Kent to Whitstable train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Kent and Whitstable is 25.3 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Whitstable via Ashford International and Broadstairs in around 2h 17m.