How much is the bus ticket from London to Whitstable?

The cheapest bus tickets from London to Whitstable start at R 158. The average price for this route is around R 176. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from London to Whitstable?

The average bus journey time from London to Whitstable is 1h 35m, covering a distance of 70 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 55m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the London to Whitstable route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 54 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from London to Whitstable?

The earliest bus departs from London to Whitstable at 07:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from London to Whitstable?

A bus trip from London to Whitstable produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus from London to Whitstable from R 126 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from London to Whitstable on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:30	Victoria Coach Station	2h	23:30	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	Cheapest
Bus	22:25	Eltham	1h 5m	23:30	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	Fastest
Bus	11:00	Victoria Coach Station	2h 15m	13:15	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	11:00	Victoria Coach Station	2h 15m	13:15	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	11:00	Victoria Coach Station	2h 15m	13:15	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags

Next departures from London to Whitstable on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:00	Victoria Coach Station	1h 55m	00:55	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Eltham	55m	09:10	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	1h 40m	09:10	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	1h 40m	09:10	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	1h 40m	09:10	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags

Next departures from London to Whitstable on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Victoria Coach Station	2h 5m	22:05	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	Cheapest
Bus	08:15	Eltham	55m	09:10	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	1h 40m	09:10	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	1h 40m	09:10	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	1h 40m	09:10	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags

Next departures from London to Whitstable on 22 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Victoria Coach Station	2h 5m	22:05	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	Cheapest
Bus	08:25	Eltham	1h	09:25	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	1h 55m	09:25	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	1h 55m	09:25	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	1h 55m	09:25	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags

Next departures from London to Whitstable on 23 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:30	Victoria Coach Station	2h	00:30	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	Cheapest
Bus	08:25	Eltham	1h	09:25	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	1h 55m	09:25	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	1h 55m	09:25	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	1h 55m	09:25	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags

Next departures from London to Whitstable on 24 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	2h 30m	19:00	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	Cheapest
Bus	08:25	Eltham	1h	09:25	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	1h 55m	09:25	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	1h 55m	09:25	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	07:30	Victoria Coach Station	1h 55m	09:25	Whitstable Bus Stop (near Long Reach P.H.)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Whitstable

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Whitstable. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 162, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

82 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 158 - R 394	Average duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 305 - R 1 034	Average duration1h 22m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 162 - R 162	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529 779 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to the users, National Express provides excellent value and service with friendly and helpful drivers. The coaches are comfortable, clean, and punctual. However, some travelers have experienced confusion regarding coach stop directions or difficulty finding information at the station when needed.

National Express London Whitstable recent customer reviews

I didn't make my 11 o'clock journey as I couldn't see it on the board even though I was on time to catch the coach and there was no one on the enquiry desk to talk to find out which gate I should be on. I thought the coach was direct to Whitstable but when I eventually spoke to the information guy he was extremely helpful

Lynne S.

14 September 2025

Very friendly driver. However the directions of the coach stop were very confusing

Sarah C.

17 March 2023

National Express gets a big insufficient Mark!! Bus can be late, that is no problem, but there was no communication possible. E.G. the 'track your coach' did not work.

Erik S.

11 October 2022

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Whitstable by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from London to Whitstable?
The cheapest bus tickets from London to Whitstable start at R 158. The average price for this route is around R 176. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from London to Whitstable?
The average bus journey time from London to Whitstable is 1h 35m, covering a distance of 70 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 55m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the London to Whitstable route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 54 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from London to Whitstable?
The earliest bus departs from London to Whitstable at 07:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from London to Whitstable?
A bus trip from London to Whitstable produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

17/12

R 177

18/12

R 176

Today

R 149

20/12

R 142

21/12

R 142

22/12

R 128

23/12

R 128

24/12

R 135

The cheapest trip from London to Whitstable was searched and found on 22 Dec 2025 with a price of R 128

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to Whitstable as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 128 to R 415 for a bus ticket from London to Whitstable based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 128, which is on 2025-12-22.