What is the cheapest way to get from Ashford to Canterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Ashford to Canterbury is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ashford to Canterbury?

The fastest way to get from Ashford to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Ashford and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Ashford to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Convent Road and arriving at Bus Station via The Bell, Aldwych / Drury Lane and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Ashford and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Ashford (Surrey) and arriving at Canterbury West via Vauxhall station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Ashford to Canterbury?

The distance between Ashford and Canterbury is 91 miles. The road distance is 80.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ashford to Canterbury without a car?

The best way to get from Ashford to Canterbury without a car is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 2h 27m and costs £40 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Ashford to Canterbury?

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Ashford to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashford to Canterbury bus from?

Ashford to Canterbury bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, depart from The Bell station.

Where do I catch the Ashford to Canterbury train from?

Ashford to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Ashford (Surrey) station.

Train or bus from Ashford to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Ashford to Canterbury is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 2h 27m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £45 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Ashford to Canterbury bus arrive?

Ashford to Canterbury bus services, operated by Metroline Travel, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.

Where does the Ashford to Canterbury train arrive?

Ashford to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Vauxhall station.

Can I drive from Ashford to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashford to Canterbury is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Ashford to Canterbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Ashford to Canterbury?

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Train via London St Pancras International
best
1. Take the train from Ashford (Surrey) to Vauxhalltrain Windsor & Eton Riverside - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 27m
£45–104
Bus
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1. Take the bus from The Bell to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N9
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
4h 53m
£17–45
Drive 80.4 mi
1. Drive from Ashford to Canterburycar 80.4 mi
1h 32m
£20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Ashford (Surrey) to London Waterlootrain Windsor & Eton Riverside - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
3h 12m
£42–91

Ashford to Canterbury by train and foot

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Distance: 90.6 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Ashford, Surrey, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Ashford (Surrey) to Canterbury West via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Convent Road to Bus Station via The Bell, Aldwych / Drury Lane, and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road in around 4h 53m.

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