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.
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 Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 10h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Whitstable to Birmingham takes 1h 29m and costs around AED 70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about AED 147 for a 1h 45m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city centre, Whitstable Chestfield & Swalecliffe is the busiest station in Whitstable. Another popular train station is Whitstable, located 0.5 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Whitstable is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 50 miles from Whitstable. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitstable, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 130 miles and will cost you around AED 37. From Bristol, the ticket costs about AED 44 for a journey of 135 miles.
Airlines serving Whitstable
Where to stay in popular areas of Whitstable
Hiring a car in Whitstable
Expect to pay AED 6.65 per litre in Whitstable (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 79.77 and AED 106.36. The most frequently booked car type in Whitstable is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.