How far is Whitstable from London by coach?

The journey from London to Whitstable by coach covers an approximate distance of 51 miles (82 km).

Is there a way to reach Whitstable from London without a car?

You can reach Whitstable from London by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus from London to Whitstable from £5 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from London to Whitstable on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:30	Victoria Coach Station	2h	00:30	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	Cheapest
Bus	23:25	Eltham	1h 5m	00:30	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	Fastest
Bus	11:30	Victoria Coach Station	2h 15m	13:45	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	11:30	Victoria Coach Station	2h 15m	13:45	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	11:30	Victoria Coach Station	2h 15m	13:45	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags

Next departures from London to Whitstable on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30	Victoria Coach Station	2h 15m	13:45	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	Cheapest
Bus	08:25	Eltham	1h	09:25	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	1h 55m	09:25	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	1h 55m	09:25	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	1h 55m	09:25	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Whitstable

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Whitstable. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage duration

51 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £20	Average duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£14 - £50	Average duration1h 23m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£7 - £7	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to the users, National Express provides excellent value and service with friendly and helpful drivers. The coaches are comfortable, clean, and punctual. However, some travelers have experienced confusion regarding coach stop directions or difficulty finding information at the station when needed.

National Express London Whitstable recent customer reviews

I didn't make my 11 o'clock journey as I couldn't see it on the board even though I was on time to catch the coach and there was no one on the enquiry desk to talk to find out which gate I should be on. I thought the coach was direct to Whitstable but when I eventually spoke to the information guy he was extremely helpful

Lynne S.

14 September 2025

Very friendly driver. However the directions of the coach stop were very confusing

Sarah C.

17 March 2023

National Express gets a big insufficient Mark!! Bus can be late, that is no problem, but there was no communication possible. E.G. the 'track your coach' did not work.

Erik S.

11 October 2022

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from London to Whitstable

How far is Whitstable from London by coach?
The journey from London to Whitstable by coach covers an approximate distance of 51 miles (82 km).
Is there a way to reach Whitstable from London without a car?
You can reach Whitstable from London by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/11

£9

17/11

£6

Today

£6

19/11

£6

20/11

£6

21/11

£5

22/11

No data

23/11

£7

The cheapest trip from London to Whitstable was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to Whitstable as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £5 to £19 for a bus ticket from London to Whitstable based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2025-11-21.