The average train between York and Whitstable takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Whitstable. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Whitstable at 10:39 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Whitstable station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
York to Whitstable train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Whitstable train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your York to Whitstable train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Southeastern and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between York and Whitstable is 321.8 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from York to Whitstable via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h.