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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Canterbury is to bus which costs £27 - £60 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Canterbury is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Canterbury West via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Bristol to Canterbury?

The distance between Bristol and Canterbury is 191 miles. The road distance is 182.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 25m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Bristol to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Canterbury bus from?

Bristol to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Canterbury train from?

Bristol to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Bristol to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 3h 25m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Bristol to Canterbury bus arrive?

Bristol to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Bristol to Canterbury train arrive?

Bristol to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Canterbury is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Bristol to Canterbury.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 25m
£90–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk041 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
6h 4m
£27–58
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
5h 54m
£35–87
Drive 181.2 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Canterburycar 181.2 mi
3h 2m
£45–64
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
4h 23m
£91–185

Bristol to Canterbury by train and subway

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Distance: 190.4 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 5h 54m.

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