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Outbound fromEast Grinstead to Whitstable by train
It takes an average of 3h 31m to travel from East Grinstead to Whitstable by train, over a distance of around 48 miles (78 km). There are normally 10 trains per day travelling from East Grinstead to Whitstable and tickets for this journey start from £30.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:06 | |
| Departure station | East Grinstead | |
| Arrival station | Whitstable | |
| Journey time | From 2h 29m | |
| Distance | 48 miles (78 km) | |
| Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £30.90 | |
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Taking the train from East Grinstead to Whitstable in 2 hours 29 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from East Grinstead to Whitstable? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 31 minutes to travel the 48 miles (78 km) from East Grinstead to Whitstable by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 29 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 10 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Southeastern, Thameslink or Southern to Whitstable. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from East Grinstead to Whitstable in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £30.90. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Whitstable by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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