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How to get fromAalst to Canterburyby train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Aalst to Canterbury by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Alost to Bruxelles-Miditrain train S10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    5h 10m
    £160–273
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Doverbus bus N824
    9h 2m
    £34–44
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brugestrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bruges to Doverbus bus N814
    8h 10m
    £38–56
  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Aalst to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2h 49m
    £148–164
  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Aalst to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3h 41m
    £56–121

Aalst to Canterbury by train

Calendar123Weekly Trains
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£160Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Aalst, Belgium and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Alost to Canterbury West via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Dover 4 times a week. Tickets cost £15–23 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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