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

The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Plumstead is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Plumstead is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Whitstable and Plumstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitstable to Plumstead. However, there are services departing from Harbour Street and arriving at Heavitree Road via Long Reach and New Cross Gate Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Whitstable and Plumstead?

No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Plumstead. However, there are services departing from Whitstable and arriving at Plumstead via Gillingham (Kent). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Whitstable to Plumstead?

The distance between Whitstable and Plumstead is 47 miles. The road distance is 51 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitstable to Plumstead without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £24 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Whitstable to Plumstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Plumstead bus from?

Whitstable to Plumstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Long Reach station.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Plumstead train from?

Whitstable to Plumstead train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.

Train or bus from Whitstable to Plumstead?

The best way to get from Whitstable to Plumstead is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £24 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Whitstable to Plumstead bus arrive?

Whitstable to Plumstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.

Where does the Whitstable to Plumstead train arrive?

Whitstable to Plumstead train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.

Can I drive from Whitstable to Plumstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitstable to Plumstead is 51 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Whitstable to Plumstead.

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Whitstable to Plumstead - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 700 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Whitstable to Plumstead by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Gillingham (Kent)train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Plumsteadtrain Rainham / ...
1h 49m
£24–44
Drive 50.7 mi
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1. Drive from Whitstable to Plumsteadcar 50.7 mi
57 min
£13–19
Train, line 700 bus, line 96 bus
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Rochestertrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 700
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lakedale Roadbus 96
2h 28m
£14–27
Bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from Long Reach to New Cross Gate Stationbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Heavitree Roadbus 53 / ...
3h 11m
£15–31

Whitstable to Plumstead by train

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Distance: 47.1 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Whitstable, England and Plumstead, Greater London, England?

You can take a train from Whitstable to Plumstead via Gillingham (Kent) in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Street to Heavitree Road via Long Reach and New Cross Gate Station in around 3h 11m.

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