What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Whitstable?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Whitstable is to bus which costs £12 - £30 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Whitstable?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Whitstable is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Whitstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Horsebridge via London Victoria and Long Reach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Whitstable?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Whitstable via Clapham Junction and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Whitstable?

The distance between Basingstoke and Whitstable is 105 miles. The road distance is 108.4 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Whitstable without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Whitstable without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Whitstable?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Basingstoke to Whitstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Whitstable bus from?

Basingstoke to Whitstable bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Whitstable train from?

Basingstoke to Whitstable train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Whitstable?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Whitstable is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £30 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Whitstable bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Whitstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Basingstoke to Whitstable train arrive?

Basingstoke to Whitstable train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Whitstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Whitstable is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Basingstoke to Whitstable.

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to Whitstable?

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Where can I stay near Whitstable?

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Basingstoke to Whitstable - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Whitstable by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham JunctionWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to WhitstableLondon Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
3h 1m
£37–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Long Reach007 / ...
4h 45m
£13–30
Drive 107.8 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Whitstable107.8 mi
1h 47m
£28–40
Train via Rainham (Kent)
1. Take the train from Reading to Abbey WoodElizabeth
2. Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Rainham (Kent)Luton - Rainham / ...
4h 18m
£49–79

Basingstoke to Whitstable by train

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Distance: 104.8 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Whitstable, England?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Whitstable via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Horsebridge via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Long Reach in around 4h 45m.

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