How far is London from Whitstable by coach?

The distance between Whitstable and London by coach is approximately 51 miles (82 km).

Is there a way to reach London from Whitstable without a car?

You can travel to London from Whitstable by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus from Whitstable to London from £6 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Whitstable to London on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:45	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	2h 5m	16:50	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:10	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	1h	21:10	Eltham	Fastest
Bus	06:27	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	1h 53m	08:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:27	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	1h 53m	08:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:27	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	1h 53m	08:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Whitstable to London on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:38	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	1h 42m	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:10	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	1h	21:10	Eltham	Fastest
Bus	04:38	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	1h 42m	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:38	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	1h 42m	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:27	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	1h 53m	08:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Whitstable to London on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:38	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	1h 42m	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:38	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	1h 2m	05:40	Eltham	Fastest
Bus	04:38	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	1h 42m	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:38	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	1h 42m	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	05:48	Whitstable Bus Stop (opp Long Reach P.H.)	2h 32m	08:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Whitstable to London

We recommend carpooling

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

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

51 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £18	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£14 - £51	Average duration1h 27m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£10 - £10	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to customer reviews, the overall experience with the bus service is very impressive. However, some customers have reported negative experiences such as rude and unprofessional drivers. It is recommended that drivers check tickets and clearly indicate destinations to avoid confusion for passengers.

National Express Whitstable London recent customer reviews

Driver did not check tickets, we got on the wrong coach as the destination was not indicated. Nightmare journey. Will use trains from now on, lesson learned!

Sophie P.

29 May 2023

Driver was friendly, apologized for it being slightly late - drove well, nice journey

Andrew L.

24 January 2020

V good but no phone charger.

Alexandra P.

4 August 2025

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Whitstable to London

How far is London from Whitstable by coach?
The distance between Whitstable and London by coach is approximately 51 miles (82 km).
Is there a way to reach London from Whitstable without a car?
You can travel to London from Whitstable by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/11

£6

14/11

£8

Today

£8

16/11

£7

17/11

£6

18/11

£6

19/11

£6

20/11

£6

The cheapest trip from Whitstable to London was searched and found on 20 Nov 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 Whitstable to London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £6 to £19 for a bus ticket from Whitstable to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-11-20.

What's the cheapest way to go from Whitstable to London?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1h 30m	Avg price£8	Daily departures53
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 27m	Avg price£23	Daily departures12
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time1h 10m	Avg price£10	Daily departures1