The average train between Whitstable and Eltham takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitstable to Eltham. 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 Eltham. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Eltham at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Whitstable station and arriving at Eltham station via Gravesend. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Whitstable to Eltham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.
Whitstable to Eltham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Eltham station.
Book your Whitstable to Eltham train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Whitstable and Eltham is 68.3 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a train from Whitstable to Eltham via Gravesend in around 1h 42m.