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Outbound fromErith to Whitstable by train
It takes an average of 2h 22m to travel from Erith to Whitstable by train, over a distance of around 38 miles (61 km). There are normally 29 trains per day travelling from Erith to Whitstable and tickets for this journey start from £30.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:44 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:05 | |
| Departure station | Erith | |
| Arrival station | Whitstable | |
| Journey time | From 1h 25m | |
| Distance | 38 miles (61 km) | |
| Frequency | 29 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £30.30 | |
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Taking the train from Erith to Whitstable in 1 hour 25 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Erith to Whitstable? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 22 minutes to travel the 38 miles (61 km) from Erith to Whitstable by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 25 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 29 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 Erith to Whitstable in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £30.30. 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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Consider a Season Ticket
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