There are 5 ways to get from Abingdon to Canterbury by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Stratton Way to Parkway Stationbus X2 / ...
- Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
3h 16m£61–110Drive 118.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Abingdon to Canterburycar 118.8 mi
2h 43m£30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Speedwell Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Lhr / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
6h 48m£40–61Train
- Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
4h 12m£61–110Train via Gillingham
- Take the train from Reading to Abbey Woodtrain Elizabeth
- Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Rainham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
5h 23m£69–130
Abingdon to Canterbury by bus, train, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Abingdon to Canterbury is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Abingdon to Canterbury is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Abingdon to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Stratton Way and arriving at Bus Station via Speedwell Street, Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Abingdon to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Canterbury West via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Abingdon and Canterbury is 135 miles. The road distance is 119.5 miles.
The best way to get from Abingdon to Canterbury without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 16m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Abingdon to Canterbury, including transfers.
Abingdon to Canterbury bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Speedwell Street station.
Abingdon to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.
The best way to get from Abingdon to Canterbury is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England and Canterbury, England?
You can take a bus from Stratton Way to Bus Station via Police Station, Speedwell Street, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stratton Way to Canterbury West via Parkway Station, Didcot Parkway, London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Reading to Abbey Wood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Abbey Wood (London) to Rainham (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–18
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- Website
- Thames Travel
Bus from Stratton Way to Parkway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Thames Travel
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
Bus from Speedwell Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- Oxford Bus Company
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Abingdon to Canterbury bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Abingdon to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Abingdon to Canterbury is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Abingdon to Canterbury.
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