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How to get fromCanterbury to Altrinchamby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Canterbury to Altrincham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    4h 12m
    £100–169

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk023 / ...
    8h 44m
    £36–57

  3. Drive  253.6 mi

    1. Drive from Canterbury to Altrinchamcar car 253.6 mi
    4h 10m
    £63–91

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4h 14m
    £107–343

  5. Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    10h
    £43–74

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LCY - MAN
    6h 21m
    £238–404

  7. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane STN - MAN
    6h 49m
    £93–201

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    6h 49m
    £106–243

  9. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    5h 40m
    £138–308

Canterbury to Altrincham by train, foot, and tram

Calendar142Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Altrincham via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Altrincham via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill in around 8h 44m.

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