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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Braintree is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Braintree is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Braintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rue De Jeunes via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Southwark St /Blackfriars Road and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Braintree?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Braintree via Stratford International DLR Station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Braintree?

The distance between Canterbury and Braintree is 106 miles. The road distance is 81.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Braintree without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Canterbury to Braintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Braintree bus from?

Canterbury to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Braintree train from?

Canterbury to Braintree train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Braintree?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Braintree is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £60 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Canterbury to Braintree bus arrive?

Canterbury to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where does the Canterbury to Braintree train arrive?

Canterbury to Braintree train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Braintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Braintree is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Canterbury to Braintree.

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

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Canterbury to Braintree - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 4 ways to get from Canterbury to Braintree by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
2h 41m
£53–108
Drive 80.8 mi
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1. Drive from Canterbury to Braintreecar 80.8 mi
1h 29m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Southwark St /Blackfriars Road to Coach Stationbus A8
4h 37m
£23–56
Train, bus, line 100 bus, line 300 bus
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus x80
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
4h 47m

Canterbury to Braintree by train

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Distance: 105.6 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Braintree via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rue De Jeunes via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Stamford Street, Southwark St /Blackfriars Road, and Coach Station in around 4h 37m.

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