There are 5 ways to get from Battle to Canterbury Cathedral by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Battle to Hastingstrain
- Take the train from Hastings to Ashford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Ashford International to Canterbury Westtrain
2h 28m£22–39Drive 44.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Battle to Canterbury Cathedralcar 44.3 mi
1h 4m£12–17Line 1066 bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from Abbey to Railway Stationbus 1066
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 101 / ...
3h 28m£20–31Taxi
- Take the taxi from Battle to Canterbury Cathedraltaxi 44.3 mi
1h 4m£190–230Train via Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Take the train from Battle to Tonbridgetrain Hastings - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from Tonbridge to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
2h 38m£33–63
Battle to Canterbury Cathedral by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Battle to Canterbury Cathedral is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Battle to Canterbury Cathedral is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Battle to Canterbury Cathedral station. However, there are services departing from Abbey and arriving at Railway Station via Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Battle to Canterbury Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Battle and arriving at Canterbury West via Hastings and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Battle and Canterbury Cathedral is 48 miles. The road distance is 44.6 miles.
The best way to get from Battle to Canterbury Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £22 - £40.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Battle to Canterbury Cathedral, including transfers.
Battle to Canterbury Cathedral bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Abbey station.
Battle to Canterbury Cathedral train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Battle station.
The best way to get from Battle to Canterbury Cathedral is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £22 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 1066 bus and line 101 bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Battle, East Sussex, England and Canterbury Cathedral, England?
You can take a train from Battle to Canterbury Cathedral via Hastings, Ashford International, and Canterbury West in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Abbey to Canterbury Cathedral via Railway Station, Railway Station, Rye, Ashford International, and Canterbury West in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Battle to Hastings
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Battle to Tonbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Tonbridge to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Hastings to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South East
Bus from Abbey to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach South East
Bus from Railway Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach South East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- £190–230
Parkhurst Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1424 733 456
Quickcabz
- Phone
- +44 7850 092 836
Town Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1424 733 733
- Website
- towntaxis.co.uk
Coastal Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1424 406 080
Conquest Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1424 404 404
Hastings Taxi Call
- Phone
- +44 1424 866 866
- Website
- taxishastings.com
Town Trip Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1424 447 070
- Website
- towntrip.co.uk
Oceanside Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1323 764 676
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Booking & Getting There
Battle to Canterbury Cathedral bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Railway Station.
Battle to Canterbury Cathedral train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hastings station.
Yes, the driving distance between Battle to Canterbury Cathedral is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Battle to Canterbury Cathedral.
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