There are 3 ways to get from Eltham to Whitstable by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Eltham to Dartfordtrain
- Take the train from Dartford to Gillingham (Kent)train
- Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Whitstabletrain
2h 8m£23–44Line 321 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Eltham Church / High Street to Lewisham Stationbus 321 / ...
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Long Reachbus 007 / ...
3h 11m£13–35Drive 50.3 mi
- Drive from Eltham to Whitstablecar 50.3 mi
57 min£13–19
Eltham to Whitstable by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eltham to Whitstable is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Eltham to Whitstable is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £12 - £19.
No, there is no direct bus from Eltham to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Eltham Church / High Street and arriving at Horsebridge via Lewisham Station and Long Reach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Eltham to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Eltham and arriving at Whitstable via Dartford and Gillingham (Kent). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Eltham and Whitstable is 48 miles. The road distance is 50.6 miles.
The best way to get from Eltham to Whitstable without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £23 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Eltham to Whitstable, including transfers.
Eltham to Whitstable bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Eltham Church / High Street station.
Eltham to Whitstable train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Eltham station.
The best way to get from Eltham to Whitstable is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £23 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 321 bus and bus, which costs £12 - £40 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Eltham, Greater London, England and Whitstable, England?
You can take a train from Eltham to Whitstable via Dartford and Gillingham (Kent) in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eltham Church / High Street to Horsebridge via Lewisham Station and Long Reach in around 3h 11m.
Train from Eltham to Dartford
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Dartford to Gillingham (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Gillingham (Kent) to Whitstable
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Dartford to Gillingham (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Eltham Church / High Street to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–19
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–19
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Lewisham Station to Long Reach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Eltham to Whitstable bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lewisham Station.
Eltham to Whitstable train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Dartford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eltham to Whitstable is 51 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Eltham to Whitstable.
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