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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Canterbury is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 1h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Bus Station via Stratford City Bus Station and Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Canterbury?

The distance between Cambridge and Canterbury is 126 miles. The road distance is 102.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Canterbury without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 25m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Cambridge to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Canterbury bus from?

Cambridge to Canterbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Canterbury train from?

Cambridge to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Canterbury is to train via London which takes 2h 25m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 108 bus, which costs £18 - £120 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Cambridge to Canterbury bus arrive?

Cambridge to Canterbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U station.

Where does the Cambridge to Canterbury train arrive?

Cambridge to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Canterbury is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Cambridge to Canterbury.

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

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Where can I stay near Canterbury?

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Cambridge to Canterbury - 5 ways to travel via train, line 47 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Canterbury by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 25m
£62–136
Bus, line 108 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop Ubus
2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lewisham Stationbus 108
3. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
4h 54m
£18–113
Train, line 47 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to Lewisham Stationbus 47
3. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
4h 41m
£40–79
Drive 102.3 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Canterburycar 102.3 mi
1h 47m
£25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London St Pancras Intltrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 42m
£65–134

Cambridge to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 125.6 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Canterbury West via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Bus Station via London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U, Stratford City Bus Station, and Lewisham Station in around 4h 54m.

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