Bus from Whitstable to Eltham
2 direct routes · about 70 min · first bus 04:38, last bus 19:10 (weekdays).
Next buses to Eltham as of 03:33
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Whitstable, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007 | National Express | ~70 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 04:38 | 19:10 | Long Reach (opp) | Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue (Stop WP) | Gillingham |
| 022 | National Express | ~70 min | 6 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 07:50 | 17:05 | Long Reach (opp) | Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue (Stop WP) | Bluewater |
Times are for the first boarding point in Whitstable on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Whitstable to Eltham?
2 routes run directly from Whitstable to Eltham: the 007 (National Express), the 022 (National Express). The most frequent is the 007, 7 times each weekday — board at Long Reach (opp) and get off at Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue (Stop WP), about 70 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Whitstable to Eltham?
Around 70 minutes on the 007, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Gillingham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Whitstable to Eltham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:38 and the last around 19:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Whitstable to Eltham?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.