There are 4 ways to get from Whitstable to Southampton 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- Take the train from Whitstable to London Victoriatrain Ramsgate - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
3h 24m£59–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Long Reach to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
6h 27m£25–40Drive 129.4 mi
- Drive from Whitstable to Southamptoncar 129.4 mi
2h 20m£33–47Train, bus
- Take the train from Whitstable to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to WestQuaybus X4 / ...
5h 51m£74–127
Whitstable to Southampton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Southampton is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Southampton is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Whitstable to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Harbour Street and arriving at Coach Station via Long Reach and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Whitstable and arriving at Southampton Central via London Victoria and Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Whitstable and Southampton is 137 miles. The road distance is 130.1 miles.
The best way to get from Whitstable to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Whitstable to Southampton, including transfers.
Whitstable to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Long Reach station.
Whitstable to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.
The best way to get from Whitstable to Southampton is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Whitstable, England and Southampton, England?
You can take a train from Whitstable to Southampton Central via London Victoria and Clapham Junction in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Street to Coach Station via Long Reach, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Whitstable to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Whitstable to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Long Reach to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Whitstable to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Whitstable to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whitstable to Southampton is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Whitstable to Southampton.
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