There are 3 ways to get from Whitstable to Plumstead by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Whitstable to Gillingham (Kent)Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to PlumsteadRainham / ...
1h 46m£25–55Bus, line 53 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Long Reach to New Cross Gate Station007 / ...
- Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Heavitree Road53 / ...
2h 59m£13–18Drive 50.7 mi
- Drive from Whitstable to Plumstead50.7 mi
56 min£13–19
Whitstable to Plumstead by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Plumstead is to bus and line 53 bus which costs £13 - £18 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Plumstead is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £12 - £19.
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 2h 59m.
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 46m.
The distance between Whitstable and Plumstead is 47 miles. The road distance is 51 miles.
The best way to get from Whitstable to Plumstead without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £25 - £60.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Whitstable to Plumstead, including transfers.
Whitstable to Plumstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Long Reach station.
Whitstable to Plumstead train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.
The best way to get from Whitstable to Plumstead is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £25 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 53 bus, which costs £13 - £18 and takes 2h 59m.
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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Street to Heavitree Road via Long Reach and New Cross Gate Station in around 2h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Whitstable to Gillingham (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Gillingham (Kent) to Plumstead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Gillingham (Kent) to Plumstead
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Long Reach to New Cross Gate Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from New Cross Gate Station to Heavitree Road
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
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More Questions & Answers
Whitstable to Plumstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
Whitstable to Plumstead train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whitstable to Plumstead is 51 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Whitstable to Plumstead.
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