There are 4 ways to get from Braintree to Canterbury by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
- Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 23m£51–104Bus, line 108 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9
- Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lewisham Stationbus 108
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
4h 52m£20–124Drive 80.4 mi
- Drive from Braintree to Canterburycar 80.4 mi
1h 28m£20–29Line 300 bus, line 100 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
- Take the train from Rochester to Canterbury Easttrain
5h 52m£21–41
Braintree to Canterbury by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Braintree to Canterbury is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Braintree to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Braintree to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Rue De Jeunes and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station and Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Braintree and arriving at Canterbury West via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Braintree and Canterbury is 106 miles. The road distance is 80.9 miles.
The best way to get from Braintree to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Braintree to Canterbury, including transfers.
Braintree to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Braintree to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
The best way to get from Braintree to Canterbury is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 108 bus, which costs £20 - £130 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Braintree, England and Canterbury, England?
You can take a train from Braintree to Canterbury West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rue De Jeunes to Bus Station via Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station, and Lewisham Station in around 4h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Braintree to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Rochester to Canterbury East
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–29
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- [email protected]
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–75
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–75
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- [email protected]
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
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More Questions & Answers
Braintree to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Stratford City Bus Station.
Braintree to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Braintree to Canterbury is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Braintree to Canterbury.
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