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
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitstable in November
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 80 km from Whitstable. The shortest flight to Whitstable from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Whitstable to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $80 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $41 for a 1h 31m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitstable, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 217 km and will cost you around $19. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 314 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 26h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Whitstable to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $80 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $41 for a 1h 31m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitstable, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 217 km and will cost you around $19. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Whitstable

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Whitstable

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
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Where to stay in Whitstable

Average rates range from around $227 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $534 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Whitstable

Hiring a car in Whitstable

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.80 and $50.40.

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.80 and $50.40.