The average train between Southend Pier and Whitstable takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend Pier 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 Southend Pier and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend Pier is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 10:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Southend Central and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southend Pier to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Southend Pier station and arriving at Whitstable station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Southend Pier to Whitstable train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.
Southend Pier to Whitstable train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Southend Pier to Whitstable train tickets online with c2c, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Southend Pier and Whitstable is 28 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a vehicle from Southend Pier to Whitstable via Southend Central, West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 3h 17m.