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Canterbury to Whitstable Coach Timetable
Coach from Canterbury to Whitstable: Journey Information
There are 12 intercity coaches per day from Canterbury to Whitstable. Traveling by coach from Canterbury to Whitstable usually takes around 22 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 15 minutes.
| Distance | 6 mi (10 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 15m |
| Cheapest price | £4.83 |
| Trips per day | 12 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Canterbury to Whitstable?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Canterbury to Whitstable. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 12 | 0h 22m | £4.83 |
Book National Express from Canterbury to Whitstable from £5. There are 12 National Express schedules from Canterbury to Whitstable and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Whitstable. In Canterbury, National Express departs to Whitstable from Canterburry Bus Station and 1 other station. In Whitstable, National Express arrives at Clapham Hill, opp Long Reach P.H. and no other station.
An average trip on National Express from Canterbury to Whitstable takes 0 hours and 22 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Whitstable in 0 hours and 15 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Canterbury to Whitstable
The coach takes an average of 22 minutes to cover the 6 miles from Canterbury to Whitstable. However, the fastest coach only takes 15 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first coach leaves at 04:00 and the last coach leaves at 19:00. To see the times for all coaches from Canterbury to Whitstable, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 12 scheduled coaches that travel from Canterbury to Whitstable every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Canterbury to Whitstable without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Canterbury to Whitstable; ticket prices start at £12.20.
City Information
Canterbury
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Roman-era walls surround Canterbury's medieval city centre, so you know visiting will be like a blast from the past. Start by exploring the cathedrals and castles that represent the city's history, like the Canterbury Cathedral. Also, don't miss the medieval Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint, which combines education and big adventures in its historically-themed escape rooms.
If you're ready to enjoy the city's great outdoors, then head to the Barham and Adisham Walk, Beacon Hill Herne Bay, Belmont House and Gardens, or the Bigbury Camp. Wine connoisseurs will love swishing their wine glasses at several vineyards, breweries, and distilleries. You can drive to the scenic Chartham Vineyard or simply join a group brewery and distillery tour.
Canterbury is a very compact city, and most destinations within the city walls can be easily reached via a short walk. To travel to Canterbury, you can take a Southeastern train or a National Express coach.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Canterbury?
Main departure station: Canterburry Bus Station
Canterbury has two coach stations with service to Whitstable.
All coach stations in Canterbury:
Canterburry Bus Station
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Where does the coach arrive in Whitstable?
Main arrival station: Clapham Hill, opp Long Reach P.H.
All coaches from Canterbury arrive at one main station in Whitstable.
Coach stations in Whitstable:
Clapham Hill, opp Long Reach P.H.
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