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How to get fromCanterbury to Brightlingseaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 87 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Groves Close to Victoria Placebus bus 87
    2h 48m
    £59–116

  2. Drive 101.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Canterbury to Brightlingseacar car 101.9 mi
    1h 52m
    £25–36

  3. Bus, train, line 87 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus bus 007 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Groves Close to Victoria Placebus bus 87
    4h 24m
    £41–95

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Wivenhoetrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
    2h 54m
    £61–122

  5. Train, bus, line 87 bus

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from The George to Victoria Placebus bus 87
    4h 52m
    £41–79

Canterbury to Brightlingsea by train and bus

Calendar145Weekly Services
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Bateman Road via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), Wivenhoe, and Co-op in around 2h 54m.

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