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

Whitstable in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitstable in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 144
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 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 Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around C$ 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 2h 03m 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 rental from London, which is about 81 km 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 Reading, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 153 km and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 12 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 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 Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around C$ 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 2h 03m 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 rental from London, which is about 81 km 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 Reading, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 153 km and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Whitstable

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Whitstable

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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$ 30.62 and C$ 40.83. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Whitstable, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

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$ 30.62 and C$ 40.83. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Whitstable, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.