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, The Pearson's Arms (The Horsebridge, Sea Wall) and Samphire (Samphire 4 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Whitstable

Whitstable in October
Estimated hotel price
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitstable in October
Estimated hotel price
$177
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 50 miles from Whitstable. The shortest flight to Whitstable from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Train. The train journey from Whitstable to Southampton takes 1h 19m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city centre, Whitstable Chestfield & Swalecliffe is the busiest station in Whitstable. Another popular train station is Whitstable, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Whitstable is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 50 miles from Whitstable. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitstable, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 135 miles and will cost you around $17. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 135 miles.

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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Train. The train journey from Whitstable to Southampton takes 1h 19m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city centre, Whitstable Chestfield & Swalecliffe is the busiest station in Whitstable. Another popular train station is Whitstable, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Whitstable is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 50 miles from Whitstable. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitstable, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 135 miles and will cost you around $17. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Whitstable

Airlines serving Whitstable

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whitstable

Hiring a car in Whitstable

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.66 and $50.22. The most frequently booked car type in Whitstable is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.66 and $50.22. The most frequently booked car type in Whitstable is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.