The cheapest and fastest trains from Orpington to Whitstable
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
1 h 38 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Orpington to Whitstable is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Orpington to Whitstable will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
To travel from Orpington to Whitstable you need to make at least one change.










Live departures
Orpington to Whitstable train times
The table below shows live departures for Orpington to Whitstable trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:20 Orpington | 1h40 | 09:00 Whitstable | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:20 Orpington | 1h38 | 09:58 Whitstable | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:20 Orpington | 1h38 | 10:58 Whitstable | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:20 Orpington | 1h38 | 11:58 Whitstable | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Orpington to Whitstable by train
Compare train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
21 Dec
22 Dec
23 Dec
24 Dec
25 Dec
26 Dec
27 Dec
Journey information
Overview: Train from Orpington to Whitstable
Trains from Orpington to Whitstable run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 64 km distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 64 km |
Average train duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 04:56 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Orpington to Whitstable trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Orpington and Whitstable from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
FAQs: Orpington to Whitstable train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Orpington to Whitstable by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Whitstable, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Orpington and Whitstable
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 21:00 Saturday 06:05 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- 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: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 2, 3/4 + 5- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 and 3/4 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 2- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on Platforms1/2 and 3/4 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on either side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop E, near the exit from platform 5
- 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.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from outside the station (South side) off Old Bridge Road (see Buses and Taxis map).
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday Closed Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Ticket office managed by Southeastern
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C. This station does not have step free access. Steps to both platforms.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: by entrance to platform 1
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Faversham: Bus stop on St John's Road opposite St John's centre. Towards Margate: Bus stop on St John's Road outside community centre.
Most popular train connections from Orpington
More options for your journey from Orpington to Whitstable
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
