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
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 1h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Whitstable to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m 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 130 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airlines serving Whitstable
Where to stay in popular areas of Whitstable
Most booked hotels in Whitstable
Renting a car in Whitstable
Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. The most frequently booked car type in Whitstable is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.