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

The cheapest way to get from Southwark to Whitstable is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southwark to Whitstable is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Southwark and Whitstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Southwark to Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and arriving at Horsebridge via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Southwark and Whitstable?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Bridge and arriving at Whitstable. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Southwark to Whitstable?

The distance between Southwark and Whitstable is 55 miles. The road distance is 59.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southwark to Whitstable without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £26 - £55.

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

The train from London Bridge to Whitstable takes 1h 19m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Southwark to Whitstable bus from?

Southwark to Whitstable bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where do I catch the Southwark to Whitstable train from?

Southwark to Whitstable train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Bridge station.

Train or bus from Southwark to Whitstable?

The best way to get from Southwark to Whitstable is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £26 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 401 bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Southwark to Whitstable bus arrive?

Southwark to Whitstable bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Southwark to Whitstable train arrive?

Southwark to Whitstable train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Whitstable station.

Can I drive from Southwark to Whitstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Southwark to Whitstable is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Southwark to Whitstable.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitstable?

There are 1221+ hotels available in Whitstable.

Southwark to Whitstable - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 401 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Whitstabletrain London Cannon Street - Ramsgate / ...
1h 19m
£26–55
Bus, line 401 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Horsebridgebus 401 / ...
2h 54m
£15–32
Drive 58.8 mi
1. Drive from Southwark to Whitstablecar 58.8 mi
1h 13m
£15–21
Train via Rainham (Kent)
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Rainham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
2. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Whitstabletrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
2h 21m
£27–55
Line 63 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pocock Street to King's Cross Stn / York Waybus 63 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Whitstabletrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 32m
£29–62

Southwark to Whitstable by train

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1h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 54.9 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

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

Southeastern operates a train from London Bridge to Whitstable twice daily. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Horsebridge via Bus Station in around 2h 54m.

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