There are 4 ways to get from Barking to Whitstable by train, bus, or car
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Train via Rainham (Kent)
best- Take the train from Plumstead to Rainham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
- Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Whitstabletrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
1h 49m£25–34Line 129 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Beckton Bus Station to Lewisham Stationbus 129
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Long Reachbus 007 / ...
3h 14m£13–81Drive 54.9 mi
- Drive from Barking to Whitstablecar 54.9 mi
1h 3m£14–20Train
- Take the train from Stratford International to Whitstabletrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 17m£29–55
Barking to Whitstable by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barking to Whitstable is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Barking to Whitstable is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Barking station to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Beckton Bus Station and arriving at Horsebridge via Lewisham Station and Long Reach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Barking to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Plumstead and arriving at Whitstable via Rainham (Kent). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Barking and Whitstable is 47 miles. The road distance is 55.2 miles.
The best way to get from Barking to Whitstable without a car is to train via Rainham (Kent) which takes 1h 49m and costs £25 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Barking to Whitstable, including transfers.
Barking to Whitstable bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Beckton Bus Station.
Barking to Whitstable train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Plumstead station.
The best way to get from Barking to Whitstable is to train via Rainham (Kent) which takes 1h 49m and costs £25 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 129 bus and bus, which costs £12 - £85 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Barking, England and Whitstable, England?
You can take a train from Plumstead to Whitstable via Rainham (Kent) in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beckton Bus Station to Horsebridge via Lewisham Station and Long Reach in around 3h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Plumstead to Rainham (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Beckton Bus Station to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–65
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–65
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Booking & Getting There
Barking to Whitstable bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lewisham Station.
Barking to Whitstable train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Rainham (Kent) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barking to Whitstable is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Barking to Whitstable.
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