How to get to Whitstable from Brighton

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Compare train and coach 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 prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £32.

Distance: 101 km

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5h 53m

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5h 23m

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from Brighton to Whitstable

How to get to Whitstable from Brighton by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Brighton to Whitstable is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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04:224h38
Brighton
09:00Whitstable
£331One-way
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Southern
04:224h38
Brighton
09:00Whitstable
£331One-way
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Southern
04:224h38
Brighton
09:00Whitstable
£331One-way
0 changes

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FAQs: Brighton to Whitstable

Travel to Whitstable easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brighton to Whitstable.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel from Brighton to Whitstable including taking a train or coach.

The cheapest way to go to Whitstable from Brighton is by taking a coach, which costs on average £20.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Brighton to Whitstable:

A coach is £10 less than a train with an average ticket price of £30 from Brighton to Whitstable.

The fastest way to get to Whitstable from Brighton is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 45 min.

Other travel options to Whitstable take longer:

Getting to Whitstable by coach takes 6 h 3 min on average.

The Brighton to Whitstable distance is approximately 62 miles.

The average frequency per day from Brighton to Whitstable is:

  • 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 or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Brighton to Whitstable:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Brighton to Whitstable:

    • You can travel by coach to Whitstable from Brighton with National Express, and you can find National Express Brighton to Whitstable tickets for £20 on Omio.
    • You can travel by train between Brighton and Whitstable with Southeastern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express or Southern, and you can find Southeastern Brighton to Whitstable tickets for £30 on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Brighton to Whitstable with the following travel companies:

    • Direct services by coach with.
    • Direct train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Whitstable as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Whitstable from Brighton.

    Looking to extend your trip from Brighton to Whitstable? Many Omio customers who go from Brighton to Whitstable usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like London, London Victoria, Stratford, Canterbury or London St Pancras International. If you're looking to explore London, London Victoria, Stratford, Canterbury or London St Pancras International from Whitstable, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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