🚆 My Favourite Route: Day Trip to Whitstable 🦪🌊🚲

#myfavoriteroute 📍London → Whitstable (via National Rail) 🗓️ Visited in early summer – blue skies, warm breeze, and seaside markets For the perfect coastal escape from London, my favourite route is the easy 1.5-hour train to Whitstable — a town that delivers sea views, seafood, and serious charm in one relaxed afternoon. The walk from the station to the beach is short and sweet — first stop: Whitstable Harbour. It’s always buzzing with life, from fishing boats unloading the day’s catch to stalls at the Harbour Market selling handmade goods, snacks, and art. The town’s proud of its oysters (rightfully so!), and I always grab a plate at Wheelers, or from the stalls lining the harbour. If you’re not into seafood, there are plenty of cosy cafés and pubs just off the High Street. A gentle walk or cycle along the Crab & Winkle Way offers sea breeze and views of the colourful beach huts. For souvenirs, I head to the independent shops and galleries tucked into alleyways just off the main drag. Whitstable always delivers that slow, small-town joy — easy to reach, hard to leave. ⸻ My Route Tips: 🚆 Off-peak day return from London Victoria or St Pancras makes this super affordable 🦪 Try oysters fresh at the source — they’re what Whitstable’s famous for 🚲 Rent a bike at the harbour for the Crab & Winkle Way 🌅 Stay for sunset — it’s one of the best on the Kent coast #tripmoments #whitstable