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 October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8773
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitstable in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8773
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 50 miles from Whitstable. The shortest flight to Whitstable from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Train. The train journey from Whitstable to Emeryville takes 0h 33m and costs around ₹ 417 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berkeley, expect to pay about ₹ 1,085 for a 0h 33m 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 ₹ 334. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 835 for a journey of 225 km.

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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Train. The train journey from Whitstable to Emeryville takes 0h 33m and costs around ₹ 417 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berkeley, expect to pay about ₹ 1,085 for a 0h 33m 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 ₹ 334. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 835 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Whitstable

Airlines serving Whitstable

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whitstable

Hiring a car in Whitstable

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. The most frequently booked car type in Whitstable is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. The most frequently booked car type in Whitstable is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.