Whitstable travel guide

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You're Going to Love Whitstable

With a population of 30,195, Whitstable is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Whitstable to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Whitstable

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Pearson's Arms (The Horsebridge, Sea Wall) and Samphire (Samphire 4 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Whitstable

Whitstable in October
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitstable in October
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Whitstable

Plane

Although Whitstable doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 50 miles from Whitstable. The shortest flight to Whitstable from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Train. The train journey from Whitstable to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $13 for a 1h 45m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city center, Whitstable Chestfield & Swalecliffe is the busiest station in Whitstable. Another popular train station is Whitstable, located 0.5 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Whitstable is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 50 miles from Whitstable. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitstable, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

Although Whitstable doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 50 miles from Whitstable. The shortest flight to Whitstable from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Train. The train journey from Whitstable to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $13 for a 1h 45m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city center, Whitstable Chestfield & Swalecliffe is the busiest station in Whitstable. Another popular train station is Whitstable, located 0.5 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Whitstable is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 50 miles from Whitstable. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitstable, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Whitstable

Airlines serving Whitstable

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,416 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,024 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whitstable

Most booked hotels in Whitstable

The Crescent Turner Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 766 reviews)
$115+
The Sun Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 959 reviews)
$120+
Hillview Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9, 133 reviews)
$145+
Swan Quay Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 389 reviews)
$97+
The Marine
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2299 reviews)
$205+
Hotel Continental
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2416 reviews)
$115+

Renting a car in Whitstable

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Whitstable (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Whitstable, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Whitstable (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Whitstable, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.