The average train between Whitstable and Kent takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitstable to Kent. 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 Kent. The earliest departure is at 1:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Kent at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Margate and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Kent. However, there are services departing from Whitstable station and arriving at Kent station via Margate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Whitstable to Kent train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.
Whitstable to Kent train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Whitstable to Kent train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Whitstable and Kent is 25.3 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Whitstable to Lenham via Margate and Ashford International in around 2h 22m.