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How to get fromAberystwyth to Canterburyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Canterbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    6h 22m
    £107–221

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    10h 35m
    £48–80

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian Waybus bus T1c
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury Westtrain train
    9h 17m

  4. Drive  266.9 mi

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Canterburycar car 266.9 mi
    5h 46m
    £66–96

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    5. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    6. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    10h 49m
    £159–313

Aberystwyth to Canterbury by train and foot

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Canterbury West via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 10h 35m.

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