There are 4 ways to get from New Forest to Whitstable by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Whitstabletrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
4h£66–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 401 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Long Reachbus 007 / ...
7h£27–43Drive 138.2 mi
- Drive from New Forest to Whitstablecar 138.2 mi
2h 24m£35–50Line 1 bus, train
- Take the bus from Newbury Wharf to Station Roadbus 1
- Take the train from Reading to Abbey Woodtrain
- Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Rainham (Kent)train
6h 6m£61–119
New Forest to Whitstable by bus, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Forest to Whitstable is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from New Forest to Whitstable is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from New Forest to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from St Thomas Mores Church and arriving at Horsebridge via Fleming Way, London Victoria and Long Reach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from New Forest to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Whitstable via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between New Forest and Whitstable is 153 miles. The road distance is 139 miles.
The best way to get from New Forest to Whitstable without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h to get from New Forest to Whitstable, including transfers.
New Forest to Whitstable bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.
New Forest to Whitstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from New Forest to Whitstable is to train which takes 4h and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between New Forest, Wiltshire, England and Whitstable, England?
You can take a bus from Lloyds Bank to Whitstable via Fleming Way, Swindon, London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Thomas Mores Church to Horsebridge via Fleming Way, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Long Reach in around 7h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Victoria to Whitstable
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Reading to Abbey Wood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Abbey Wood (London) to Rainham (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–18
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Long Reach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0118 959 4000
- customerservices@reading-buses.co.uk
- Website
- Reading Buses
Bus from Newbury Wharf to Station Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Reading Buses
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Booking & Getting There
New Forest to Whitstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
New Forest to Whitstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Forest to Whitstable is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from New Forest to Whitstable.
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