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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Whitstable to Westgate-on-Sea
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
19 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Whitstable to Westgate-on-Sea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Whitstable to Westgate-on-Sea will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 1 trains that leave Whitstable for Westgate-on-Sea every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 19 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.
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Compare train and coach for Whitstable to Westgate-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Whitstable to Westgate-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 22 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Whitstable to Westgate-on-Sea
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Trains from Whitstable to Westgate-on-Sea run on average 5 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:23, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 19m.
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 04:23 |
Last train 23:38 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Whitstable to Westgate-on-Sea trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Whitstable and Westgate-on-Sea from £8. 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 Westgate-on-Sea train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Whitstable to Westgate-on-Sea 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 Westgate-on-Sea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Whitstable and Westgate-on-Sea
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- 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).
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 11:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. 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 towards Margate via the side entrance off Station Road. Step free access to Platform 1 for services towards London via side entrance from Westbury Road. Step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 200 metres. Stepped interchange 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: 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 on Station Road (Stop A on the Buses map).
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