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There are 5 ways to get from Canterbury to Birmingham 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 Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2h 36m
    £71–165

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Newhall Streetbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    5h 50m
    £27–55

  3. Bus, line 453 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to New Cross Gate Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Great Central Streetbus bus 453
    3. Take the train from London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Streettrain train
    5h 35m
    £63–158

  4. Drive 183 mi

    1. Drive from Canterbury to Birminghamcar car 183 mi
    3h 2m
    £45–65

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LCY - BHX
    5h 48m
    £207–514

Canterbury to Birmingham by train and foot

Calendar145Weekly Services
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Birmingham New Street via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Newhall Street via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 5h 50m.

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