Whitstable travel guide
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You're Going to Love Whitstable
With a population of 30,195, Whitstable is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Whitstable to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Whitstable
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Pearson's Arms (The Horsebridge, Sea Wall) and Samphire (Samphire 4 High Street) are great picks.
When to visit Whitstable
How to Get to Whitstable
Plane
Although Whitstable doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 50 miles from Whitstable. The shortest flight to Whitstable from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Whitstable to Bath takes 1h 22m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city center, Whitstable Chestfield & Swalecliffe is the busiest station in Whitstable. Another popular train station is Whitstable, located 0.5 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Whitstable is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 50 miles from Whitstable. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitstable, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 95 miles and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 135 miles.