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How to get fromAuckland to Canterburyby plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Auckland to Canterbury by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane AKL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    29h 30m
    £500–1,118

  2. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane AKL - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    31h 20m
    £785–1,774

  3. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane AKL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    29h 12m
    £532–1,405

  4. Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane AKL - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    32h 40m
    £539–1,589

  5. Fly to Norwich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane AKL - NWI
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    34h 42m
    £986–2,575

  6. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane AKL - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    30h 42m
    £517–1,709

  7. Fly to London Southend Airport, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane AKL - SEN
    2. Take the train from Southend Airport to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    34h 41m
    £650–2,204

  8. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane AKL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    34h 14m
    £699–1,989

Auckland (AKL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration26h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£503Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,517.1 mi
  • Duration: 29h 30m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Canterbury, England?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Canterbury. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Canterbury West. Alternatively, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford International DLR Station, walk to Stratford International, then take the train to Canterbury West.

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