The cheapest and fastest coaches from Whitstable to London
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
1 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Buses per day
29
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Whitstable to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Whitstable to London will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 29 buses that leave Whitstable for London every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 81 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 42 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX0074:381h42Whitstable, Clapham Hill6:20London, Victoria Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
NX00719:102h10Whitstable, Clapham Hill21:20London, Victoria Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
NX00715:052h15Whitstable, Clapham Hill17:20London, Victoria Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
NX00710:402h10Whitstable, Clapham Hill12:50London, Victoria Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
NX02213:102h10Whitstable, Clapham Hill15:20London, Victoria Coach Station£101One-way0 changes
NX0074:381h42Whitstable, Clapham Hill6:20London, Victoria Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
NX02213:102h10Whitstable, Clapham Hill15:20London, Victoria Coach Station£101One-way0 changes
NX00719:102h10Whitstable, Clapham Hill21:20London, Victoria Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
NX00710:402h10Whitstable, Clapham Hill12:50London, Victoria Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
NX00715:052h15Whitstable, Clapham Hill17:20London, Victoria Coach Station£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Whitstable to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Whitstable to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 81 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price |
2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Whitstable to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Whitstable to London coaches for today, Monday 18 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX022 | 20:10 Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 1h40 | 21:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX022 · NX403 · NX025 | 20:10 Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 4h20 | 0:30 London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 19 May | |||||
NX007 | Delayed 15:10 4:38Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 1h42 | 8:30 8:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX007 · NX403 · NX444 | Delayed 15:10 4:38Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 4h42 | 9:20 London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
NX007 · NX444 · NX444 | Delayed 15:10 4:38Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 4h42 | 9:20 London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
NX007 · NX403 · NX032 | Delayed 15:10 5:48Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 5h27 | 11:15 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 changes | |
NX007 · NX025 · NX032 | Delayed 15:10 5:48Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 5h27 | 11:15 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 changes | |
NX007 | Delayed 15:10 5:48Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 2h32 | 8:30 8:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX007 · NX403 · NX032 | Delayed 15:10 5:48Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 5h37 | 11:25 London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
NX007 · NX025 · NX032 | Delayed 15:10 5:48Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 5h37 | 11:25 London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
NX022 · NX409 · NX032 | 7:50 Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 6h55 | 14:45 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 changes | |
NX022 | 7:50 Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 2h30 | 10:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX022 · NX444 · NX032 | 7:50 Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 6h55 | 14:45 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 2 changes | |
NX022 · NX444 · NX401 | 7:50 Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 5h05 | 12:55 London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
NX007 | Delayed 15:10 10:40Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 2h10 | 12:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX007 · NX403 · NX401 | Delayed 15:10 10:40Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 4h45 | 15:25 London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
NX007 · NX403 · NX030 | Delayed 15:10 10:40Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 4h45 | 15:25 London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
NX022 | 13:10 Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 2h10 | 15:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX022 · NX025 · NX030 | 13:10 Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 5h40 | 18:50 London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
NX022 · NX502 · NX030 | 13:10 Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 5h40 | 18:50 London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
NX007 | Delayed 15:10 15:05Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 2h15 | 17:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX007 · NX025 · NX035 | Delayed 15:10 15:05Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 5h20 | 20:25 London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
NX007 · NX025 · NX403 | Delayed 15:10 15:05Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 5h20 | 20:25 London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
NX007 · NX403 · NX035 | Delayed 15:10 15:05Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 5h20 | 20:25 London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
NX007 · NX403 · NX403 | Delayed 15:10 15:05Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 5h20 | 20:25 London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
NX022 | 17:05 Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 2h15 | 19:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX022 · NX403 · NX030 | 17:05 Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 5h25 | 22:30 London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
NX022 · NX025 · NX030 | 17:05 Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 5h25 | 22:30 London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
NX007 | On time 19:10 Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 2h10 | 21:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX007 · NX025 · NX025 | On time 19:10 Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 5h20 | 0:30 London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
NX007 · NX030 · NX025 | On time 19:10 Whitstable, Clapham Hill | 5h20 | 0:30 London, Earl's Court | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Whitstable to London
Buses from Whitstable to London run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 81 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 81 km |
Average bus duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, Stagecoach South East from Whitstable to LondonYou can travel by bus between Whitstable to London with National Express, Megabus, Stagecoach South East for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Whitstable to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Whitstable to London by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Whitstable and London
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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