What is the cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea is to bus which costs £2 - £6 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £60 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Birchington-on-Sea?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at The Square. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Birchington-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Canterbury East and arriving at Birchington-on-Sea via Faversham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea?

The distance between Canterbury and Birchington-on-Sea is 13 miles. The road distance is 13 miles.

How do I travel from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea without a car is to bus which takes 37 min and costs £2 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea?

The bus from Bus Station to The Square takes 37 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea bus from?

Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea train from?

Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury East station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea is to bus which takes 37 min and costs £2 - £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £14 - £29 and takes 57 min.

Where does the Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea bus arrive?

Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at The Square station.

Where does the Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea train arrive?

Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Faversham station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea is 13 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea.

How do I get a train ticket from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea?

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Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Squarebus 8 / ...
37 min
£2–6
Train
1. Take the train from Canterbury East to Favershamtrain Dover Priory - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Faversham to Birchington-on-Seatrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
57 min
£14–29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Seataxi 13 mi
22 min
£60–75
Drive 13 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Birchington-on-Seacar 13 mi
22 min
£4–5

Canterbury to Birchington-on-Sea by bus

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Distance: 12.7 mi
Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Birchington-on-Sea, England?

Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Bus Station to The Square every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 37 min. National Express also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canterbury East to Birchington-on-Sea via Faversham in around 57 min.

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