There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Canterbury Cathedral by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 38m£90–184Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk041 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
6h 11m£27–58Bus via London
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
6h 1m£36–88Drive 181 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Canterbury Cathedralcar 181 mi
3h 2m£44–64Train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury Westtrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
4h 37m£90–185
Bristol to Canterbury Cathedral by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Canterbury Cathedral is to bus which costs £27 - £60 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Canterbury Cathedral is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Canterbury Cathedral station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Canterbury Cathedral. 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 38m.
The distance between Bristol and Canterbury Cathedral is 192 miles. The road distance is 182 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Canterbury Cathedral without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 38m and costs £90 - £190.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Bristol to Canterbury Cathedral, including transfers.
Bristol to Canterbury Cathedral bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Canterbury Cathedral train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Canterbury Cathedral is to train via London which takes 3h 38m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Canterbury Cathedral, England?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Canterbury Cathedral via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Canterbury West in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Canterbury Cathedral via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Canterbury Cathedral bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Bristol to Canterbury Cathedral train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Canterbury Cathedral is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Bristol to Canterbury Cathedral.
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