The average train between Whitstable and York takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitstable to York. 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 York. 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 York at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to York. However, there are services departing from Whitstable station and arriving at York station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Whitstable to York train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.
Whitstable to York train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at York station.
Book your Whitstable to York train tickets online with Southeastern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Whitstable and York is 321.8 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Whitstable to York via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h 16m.