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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Whitstable is to bus which costs £17 - £50 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Whitstable is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Whitstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Horsebridge via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Whitstable?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Whitstable via Paddington station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Reading to Whitstable?

The distance between Reading and Whitstable is 99 miles. The road distance is 103.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Whitstable without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Reading to Whitstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Whitstable bus from?

Reading to Whitstable bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Whitstable train from?

Reading to Whitstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Whitstable?

The best way to get from Reading to Whitstable is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £50 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Reading to Whitstable bus arrive?

Reading to Whitstable bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Reading to Whitstable train arrive?

Reading to Whitstable train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Whitstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Whitstable is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Reading to Whitstable.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitstable?

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Reading to Whitstable - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Whitstable by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Whitstabletrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
2h 58m
£45–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to London Victoriabus Uk041 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
6h 24m
£18–46
Drive 103.2 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Whitstablecar 103.2 mi
1h 48m
£26–37
Train via London
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain Reading - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Whitstabletrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
3h 27m
£28–92
Train via Gillingham
1. Take the train from Reading to Abbey Woodtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Gillingham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
3h 33m
£56–73

Reading to Whitstable by train and subway

115Weekly Services

2h 58mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Whitstable.

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Distance: 98.5 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Whitstable via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Horsebridge via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 6h 24m.

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