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Trip Summary

You can pick from 17 daily train trips between Whitstable and Rainham. The average train journey from Whitstable to Rainham takes 29 minutes, but some Southeastern train trips are as short as 24 minutes.

Distance18 mi (29 km)
Fastest train0h 24m
Lowest priceNOK 165.89
Trains per day24
Most frequent serviceSoutheastern
Train lines1

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Which train should you take from Whitstable to Rainham?

Southeastern is the one and only train line which connects Whitstable to Rainham. However, there are 17 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Southeastern170h 29mNOK 169.79
  • Southeastern is a rail franchise that operates passenger train services between central London and southeast England. The company's fleet of over 300 trains stops at 180 stations across London, Kent, and East Sussex, and standard and first-class fares are available. First-class passengers enjoy dedicated areas, larger seats, more legroom, and a quieter travel experience. Onboard restrooms are available for all passengers.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Whitstable to Rainham

The distance between Whitstable and Rainham is approximately 18 miles, or 29 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 29 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 24 minutes. It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to Rainham.

Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Whitstable to Rainham. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Whitstable at 10:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 17 scheduled trains on most days. 24 of these are direct connections to Rainham. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Rainham to Whitstable.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Whitstable?

Main departure station: Whitstable Train Station

There are two stations in Whitstable where you can board the train to Rainham.

All train stations in Whitstable:

  • Whitstable Train Station

  • Chestfield & Swalecliffe Station

Where is the train station in Rainham?

Main arrival station: Rainham (Kent)

Rainham has one train station.

Train stations in Rainham:

  • Rainham (Kent)

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