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Outbound fromChelsfield to Whitstable by train
It takes an average of 2h 0m to travel from Chelsfield to Whitstable by train, over a distance of around 40 miles (64 km). There are normally 10 trains per day travelling from Chelsfield to Whitstable and tickets for this journey start from £10.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:05 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:01 | |
| Departure station | Chelsfield | |
| Arrival station | Whitstable | |
| Journey time | From 1h 39m | |
| Distance | 40 miles (64 km) | |
| Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £10.10 | |
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Taking the train from Chelsfield to Whitstable in 1 hour 39 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Chelsfield to Whitstable? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours to travel the 40 miles (64 km) from Chelsfield to Whitstable by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 39 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 10 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Southeastern or Thameslink, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Chelsfield to Whitstable in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £10.10. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Whitstable by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Chelsfield to Whitstable
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Chelsfield to Whitstable is right for you.
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