The cheapest and fastest trains from Whitstable to Stratford
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Whitstable to Stratford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Whitstable to Stratford will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 15 trains that leave Whitstable for Stratford every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 75 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 13 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.
P851249:511h09Whitstable station (WHI)11:00Stratford International (SFA)£191One-way0 changes
P86137 · P853308:471h13Whitstable station (WHI)10:00Stratford International (SFA)£331One-way1 change
P86142 · P853319:181h12Whitstable station (WHI)10:30Stratford International (SFA)£331One-way1 change
P86131 · P853268:151h15Whitstable station (WHI)9:30Stratford International (SFA)£381One-way1 change
P86126 · P853237:471h13Whitstable station (WHI)9:00Stratford International (SFA)£381One-way1 change
P851249:511h09Whitstable station (WHI)11:00Stratford International (SFA)£191One-way0 changes
P851117:191h10Whitstable station (WHI)8:29Stratford International (SFA)£481One-way0 changes
P86142 · P853319:181h12Whitstable station (WHI)10:30Stratford International (SFA)£331One-way1 change
P86137 · P853308:471h13Whitstable station (WHI)10:00Stratford International (SFA)£331One-way1 change
P86126 · P853237:471h13Whitstable station (WHI)9:00Stratford International (SFA)£381One-way1 change
Live departures
Whitstable to Stratford train times
The table below shows live departures for Whitstable to Stratford trains for tomorrow, Thursday 25 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P85391+ Tube from London Bridge to Stratford (London) | 7:03 Whitstable station (WHI) | 2h04 | 9:07 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1 change | |
P85391+ Tube from London Cannon Street to Whitechapel+ C38095 | 7:03 Whitstable station (WHI) | 2h04 | 9:07 Maryland (MYL) | 2 changes | |
P85111 | 7:19 Whitstable station (WHI) | 1h10 | 8:29 Stratford International (SFA) | 0 changesdirect | |
P85111+ C10048+ C36906 · C38130 | 7:19 Whitstable station (WHI) | 2h14 | 9:33 Maryland (MYL) | 3 changes | |
P85111+ C38081 | 7:19 Whitstable station (WHI) | 1h38 | 8:57 Maryland (MYL) | 1 change | |
P85392+ Tube from London Bridge to Stratford (London) | 7:39 Whitstable station (WHI) | 1h58 | 9:37 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1 change | |
P85392+ Tube from London Cannon Street to Whitechapel+ C38136 | 7:39 Whitstable station (WHI) | 2h00 | 9:39 Maryland (MYL) | 2 changes | |
P86126 · P85323 | 7:47 Whitstable station (WHI) | 1h13 | 9:00 Stratford International (SFA) | 1 change | |
P86126+ C10021+ C36937 · C38164 | 7:47 Whitstable station (WHI) | 2h16 | 10:03 Maryland (MYL) | 3 changes | |
P86126 · P85323+ C38125 | 7:47 Whitstable station (WHI) | 1h40 | 9:27 Maryland (MYL) | 2 changes | |
P86126+ Tube from London Victoria to Stratford (London) | 7:47 Whitstable station (WHI) | 2h48 | 10:35 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1 change | |
P86131 · P85326 | 8:15 Whitstable station (WHI) | 1h15 | 9:30 Stratford International (SFA) | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Whitstable to Stratford
FAQs: Whitstable to Stratford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Whitstable to Stratford 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 Stratford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Whitstable and Stratford
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 22:00 Saturday 06:15 - 22:00 Sunday 09:30 - 17:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: WH Smiths
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access to all platforms via lifts.Pedestrian access to the international station from the regional station either via Westfield shopping centre or the roadway to the second entrance
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- 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: Booking Hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: on platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park and alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Textphone 0800 783 4548
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt
- Metro: Docklands Light Railway is available at the station for onward connection to London Underground and DLR stations.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:30 Saturday 06:15 - 21:30 Sunday 06:40 - 21:30 Southern ticket office 09:00-16:00 Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 Sun
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are available
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Note that these are Council-owned cycle racks, located outside the front of the station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services for Greater Anglia, London Overground, and TfL Rail will depart from: Montfichet Road, Bus Stop W, for Eastbound services - map here
- Metro: London Underground Central Line and Jubilee Lines and Docklands Light Railway.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 13:15 Saturday 06:40 - 13:45 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 1&2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: An accessible ticket machine is located within the stations ticket hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall on the paid side of the ticket barrier. This toilet is operated with a radar key
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: An accessible toilet is located in the ticket hall on the paid side of the ticket barrier. This toilet is operated with a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services cannot operate from this station. Stratford (London) station is 10 minute signposted walk. Click here for map of walking route
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