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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Caterham is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Caterham is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Caterham?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Caterham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Caterham Valley via Elephant & Castle / London Road and Purley / Downlands Precinct. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Caterham?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Caterham. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Caterham via London St Pancras Intl and Purley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Caterham?

The distance between Canterbury and Caterham is 91 miles. The road distance is 56.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Caterham without a car is to train via Purley which takes 2h 23m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Canterbury to Caterham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Caterham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Caterham train from?

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

Train or bus from Canterbury to Caterham?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Caterham is to train via Purley which takes 2h 23m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Canterbury to Caterham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Canterbury to Caterham train arrive?

Canterbury to Caterham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Caterham?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Caterham is 56 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Canterbury to Caterham.

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

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Canterbury to Caterham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 7 bus

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

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Train via Purley
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
2h 23m
£46–88
Drive 56 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Canterbury to Caterhamcar 56 mi
58 min
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus N68
4h 10m
£17–35
Train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London Bridgetrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Caterhamtrain London Bridge - Caterham
2h 41m
£44–84
Bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to King Streetbus X3
2. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Royal Victoria Placebus 7 / ...
3. Take the bus from Whitehall to Caterham stationbus 400 / ...
6h 42m

Canterbury to Caterham by train

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Distance: 90.8 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Caterham via London St Pancras Intl and Purley in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Caterham Valley via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Elephant & Castle / London Road, and Purley / Downlands Precinct in around 4h 10m.

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