The average train between Whitstable and Charing takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitstable to Charing. 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 Whitstable and Charing. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Charing at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Margate and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Charing. However, there are services departing from Whitstable station and arriving at Charing station via Margate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Whitstable to Charing train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.
Whitstable to Charing train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Whitstable to Charing train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Whitstable and Charing is 23.1 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a train from Whitstable to Charing via Margate and Ashford International in around 2h 17m.