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
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitstable in November
Estimated hotel price
$150
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 Christchurch and takes around 31h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Eurostar. 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 Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Whitstable using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 217 km and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 241 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 Christchurch and takes around 31h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Eurostar. 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 Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Whitstable using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 217 km and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Whitstable

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Whitstable

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,867 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,819 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,326 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,276 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,153 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,552 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,477 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,838 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,176 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,229 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whitstable

Hiring a car in Whitstable

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.57 and $51.43.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.57 and $51.43.