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How to get fromKent to Whitstableby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kent to Whitstable by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 101 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lenham to Maidstone Easttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Maidstone East station to Chatham stationbus bus 101
    3. Take the train from Chatham to Whitstabletrain train
    1h 45m
    £18–37

  2. Drive 20 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kent to Whitstablecar car 20 mi
    25 min
    £5–7

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Ashford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Horsebridgebus bus 401 / ...
    1h 46m
    £15–27

  4. Line 510 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Loder Close to County Squarebus bus 510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Park Street to Bus Stationbus bus 1X / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Horsebridgebus bus 401 / ...
    2h 50m
    £9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kent to Whitstabletaxi taxi 20 mi
    25 min
    £90–110

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to Margatetrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    2. Take the train from Margate to Whitstabletrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2h 18m
    £29–60

Kent to Whitstable by train and bus

Calendar228Weekly Services
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Loder Close to Horsebridge via County Square, Park Street, and Bus Station in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lenham to Whitstable via Ashford International and Margate in around 2h 18m.

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