What is the travel distance from Canterbury to Whitstable?

Canterbury and Whitstable are 10 km (7 miles) apart.

Bus from Canterbury to Whitstable starting at $6 | Compare & Save up to 51%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Canterbury to Whitstable on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:20am	Canterbury bus station	18m	4:38am	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	Cheapest
Bus	8:03pm	University of Kent, Keynes College	7m	8:10pm	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	Fastest
Bus	4:20am	Canterbury bus station	18m	4:38am	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Canterbury bus station	18m	5:48am	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Canterbury bus station	18m	5:48am	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	No tags

Next departures for Canterbury to Whitstable on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:20am	Canterbury bus station	18m	4:38am	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	Cheapest
Bus	4:28am	University of Kent, Keynes College	10m	4:38am	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	Fastest
Bus	4:20am	Canterbury bus station	18m	4:38am	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Canterbury bus station	18m	5:48am	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Canterbury bus station	18m	5:48am	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	No tags

Next departures for Canterbury to Whitstable on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:20am	Canterbury bus station	18m	4:38am	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	Cheapest
Bus	8:03pm	University of Kent, Keynes College	7m	8:10pm	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	Fastest
Bus	4:20am	Canterbury bus station	18m	4:38am	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Canterbury bus station	18m	5:48am	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Canterbury bus station	18m	5:48am	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	No tags

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Get from Canterbury to Whitstable

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 minutes, and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

17mAverage Duration

7 kmDistance

0kgCO₂ emissions

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National Express

4/529,712 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29712 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $9

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Canterbury to Whitstable by bus

What is the travel distance from Canterbury to Whitstable?
Canterbury and Whitstable are 10 km (7 miles) apart.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-15

$6

11-16

$6

Today

$6

11-18

$6

11-19

$6

11-20

$6

11-21

$6

11-22

$6

The cheapest trip from Canterbury to Whitstable was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $12 for a bus ticket from Canterbury to Whitstable based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-11-19.