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station information and facilities
Whitstable
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 12:00 Saturday 06:00 - 12:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B2. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via the station forecourt off Old Bridge Road. Step free access to Platform 2 for services towards Margate via the entrance off Railway Avenue. No step free interchange between platforms. Stepped access between platforms via Station Footbridge.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Station forecourt
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:00 Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:00
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Whitstable
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from outside the station (South side) off Old Bridge Road (see Buses and Taxis map).
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FAQ: Travel from Whitstable station (WHI)
Everything you need to know about Whitstable station (WHI): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.
Whitstable station offers accessibility services, including staff help available for passengers with reduced mobility.
Whitstable is renowned for its beautiful shingle beaches, the iconic Whitstable Harbour, and its vibrant arts scene, with the Whitstable Museum and Gallery offering insights into the town's history.
Whitstable station does not offer car rental services.
Whitstable is approximately 0.611 kilometers from the city center.
From Whitstable station, you can reach the city center via rail replacement buses that depart from outside the station (South side) off Old Bridge Road, as indicated in the Buses and Taxis map.
Arriving at Whitstable station at least 15-20 minutes before your train's scheduled departure time allows you sufficient time for any necessary ticket purchases and platform navigation.
Whitstable is located at Whitstable station, Old Bridge Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1RB.
Parking is available at the Whitstable station in the Station Car Park.
I'm unable to provide the exact cost of the train from Whitstable station to the nearest airport. For the most accurate and up-to-date fare information, you can check online travel or rail service platforms.
Rail replacement buses at Whitstable station depart from outside the station on the south side, off Old Bridge Road.
While specific safety data for early morning or late evening travel at Whitstable station isn't available, travelers should generally exercise caution during these times by staying aware of their surroundings and using well-lit and populated routes.
Whitstable station has facilities for ticket purchase and checks to ensure passengers have valid travel tickets.
Toilets are available at Whitstable station on Platform 1 during staffing hours.
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