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Compare train for Brighton to Whitstable
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Whitstable among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 101 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price | £20 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Whitstable:
A coach is £26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Whitstable costing on average £43.
Other travel options to Whitstable take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 59m.
Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £3. The journey takes 5h 29m versus 1h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Whitstable:
A coach is £26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Whitstable costing on average £43.
Other travel options to Whitstable take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 59m.
- Around 22 coaches per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Whitstable as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Whitstable station (WHI).
- Coaches mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Whitstable, Clapham Hill.
- Travel with National Express to go to Whitstable by coach.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink to go to Whitstable by train.
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