Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

Where to Eat in Whitstable

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lazy Lobster (Sea St) and The Rock Lodge (15-17 Oxford Street) are great picks.

When to visit Whitstable

Whitstable in November
Estimated hotel price
$148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitstable in November
Estimated hotel price
$148
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 80 km from Whitstable. The shortest flight to Whitstable from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Whitstable to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around $99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about $93 for a 2h 00m trip. Located 2.9 km from the city centre, Whitstable Chestfield & Swalecliffe is the busiest station in Whitstable. Another popular train station is Whitstable, located 0.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Whitstable is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 81 km from Whitstable. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitstable, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 193 km and will cost you around $17. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

Although Whitstable doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 80 km from Whitstable. The shortest flight to Whitstable from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Whitstable to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around $99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about $93 for a 2h 00m trip. Located 2.9 km from the city centre, Whitstable Chestfield & Swalecliffe is the busiest station in Whitstable. Another popular train station is Whitstable, located 0.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Whitstable is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 81 km from Whitstable. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitstable, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 193 km and will cost you around $17. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Whitstable

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Whitstable

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,089 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,043 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,602 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,090 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whitstable

Hiring a car in Whitstable

Expect to pay $3.10 per litre in Whitstable (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.17 and $49.55.

Expect to pay $3.10 per litre in Whitstable (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.17 and $49.55.