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. Whitstable deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Train. The train journey from Whitstable to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around C$ 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 49 for a 1h 35m 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 rental 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 135 miles.
Airlines serving Whitstable
Where to stay in popular areas of Whitstable
Renting a car in Whitstable
Expect to pay C$ 2.56 per litre in Whitstable (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.67 and C$ 40.90. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Whitstable, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.