There are 3 ways to get from Lewisham to Whitstable by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Long Reach022 / ...
1h 39m£8–21Train
- Take the train from Greenwich to Rainham (Kent)Luton - Rainham / ...
- Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to WhitstableLondon Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
2h 6m£30–49Drive 53.2 mi
- Drive from Lewisham to Whitstable53.2 mi
1h£13–19
Lewisham to Whitstable by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lewisham to Whitstable is to bus which costs £8 - £21 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Lewisham to Whitstable is to drive which takes 1h and costs £13 - £19.
No, there is no direct bus from Lewisham station to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Lewisham Station and arriving at Horsebridge via Long Reach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Lewisham to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Greenwich and arriving at Whitstable via Rainham (Kent). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Lewisham and Whitstable is 54 miles. The road distance is 53.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lewisham to Whitstable without a car is to bus which takes 1h 39m and costs £8 - £21.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Lewisham to Whitstable, including transfers.
Lewisham to Whitstable bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Lewisham Station.
Lewisham to Whitstable train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Greenwich station.
The best way to get from Lewisham to Whitstable is to bus which takes 1h 39m and costs £8 - £21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 6m.
What companies run services between Lewisham, England and Whitstable, England?
National Express operates a bus from Lewisham Station to Long Reach every 2 hours. Tickets cost £8–21 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Greenwich to Whitstable via Rainham (Kent) in around 2h 6m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Greenwich to Rainham (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £16–23
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £23–35
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Rainham (Kent) to Whitstable
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–17
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Lewisham Station to Long Reach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Lewisham to Whitstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Long Reach station.
Lewisham to Whitstable train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Rainham (Kent) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lewisham to Whitstable is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Lewisham to Whitstable.
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