What is the cheapest way to get from Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury is to bus which costs £2 - £6 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury?

The fastest way to get from Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £60 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Birchington-on-Sea and Canterbury?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Square and arriving at St Thomas' School. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Birchington-on-Sea and Canterbury?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birchington-on-Sea and arriving at Canterbury West. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

How far is it from Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury?

The distance between Birchington-on-Sea and Canterbury is 12 miles. The road distance is 13 miles.

How do I travel from Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury without a car?

The best way to get from Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury without a car is to bus which takes 35 min and costs £2 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury?

The bus from The Square to St Thomas' School takes 35 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury bus from?

Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from The Square station.

Where do I catch the Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury train from?

Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Birchington-on-Sea station.

Train or bus from Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury is to bus which takes 35 min and costs £2 - £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £12 - £24 and takes 45 min.

Where does the Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury bus arrive?

Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at St Thomas' School station.

Where does the Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury train arrive?

Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.

Can I drive from Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury is 13 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury?

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Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from The Square to St Thomas' Schoolbus 8A / ...
35 min
£2–6
Train
1. Take the train from Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury Westtrain Faversham - Ashford International / ...
45 min
£12–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Birchington-on-Sea to Canterburytaxi 12.9 mi
22 min
£60–75
Drive 12.9 mi
1. Drive from Birchington-on-Sea to Canterburycar 12.9 mi
22 min
£4–5
Train via Faversham
1. Take the train from Birchington-on-Sea to Favershamtrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Faversham to Canterbury Easttrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
1h 4m
£15–29

Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury by bus

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Distance: 12.1 mi
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Birchington-on-Sea, England and Canterbury, England?

Stagecoach South East operates a bus from The Square to St Thomas' School every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 35 min. National Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from Birchington-on-Sea to Canterbury West once daily. Tickets cost £12–24 and the journey takes 45 min.

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