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Compare train for Whitstable to Erith
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Whitstable to Erith among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 61 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£31 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Whitstable to Erith:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Whitstable to Erith costing on average £31.
Other travel options to Erith take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 18m.
Tickets start at around £31 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-17.73. The journey takes 1h 18m versus 1h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Whitstable to Erith
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Trains from Whitstable to Erith run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 19:51. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 0:14 |
Last train 19:51 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Train companies: Southeastern from Whitstable to Erith trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Whitstable and Erith from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Whitstable to Erith train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Whitstable to Erith 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 Erith, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Whitstable and Erith
Most Whitstable to Erith trains use the Whitstable to Erith station pair. Use this guide to compare Whitstable and Erith train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Whitstable station do trains to Erith leave from?
Getting to Whitstable from Whitstable city centre
Whitstable train station facilities and services
Whitstable has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Whitstable.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Whitstable. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Whitstable: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Whitstable: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Whitstable: 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.
Which Erith station do trains from Whitstable arrive at?
Getting to Erith from Erith city centre
Erith train station facilities and services
Erith has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Erith.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Erith. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Erith: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Erith: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Erith: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. 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 2 for services away from London. There is no step free access to Platform 1.Step access only to platform 1 for services to London via footbridge. No step free interchange between platforms. However 'circular' services do run from London Cannon Street , then back to London Cannon Street , from Platform 2 via Barnehurst, please check National Rail Enquiries for this journey availability and times, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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