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 November
Estimated hotel price
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitstable in November
Estimated hotel price
$178
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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Whitstable to Oxford takes 0h 49m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $57 for a 1h 11m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 209 km and will cost you around $10. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 217 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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Whitstable to Oxford takes 0h 49m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $57 for a 1h 11m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 209 km and will cost you around $10. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Whitstable

Airlines serving Whitstable

Lufthansa
Good (7,195 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,353 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,642 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,872 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,861 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,275 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (837 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,909 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,023 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,319 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,408 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,332 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,301 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,206 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whitstable

Hiring a car in Whitstable

Expect to pay $2.91 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 $34.91 and $46.54. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Whitstable, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.91 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 $34.91 and $46.54. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Whitstable, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.