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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Charlton is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Charlton is to drive which takes 1h and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Charlton?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Charlton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Charlton Village via New Cross Gate Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Charlton?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Charlton. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Charlton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Charlton?

The distance between Canterbury and Charlton is 79 miles. The road distance is 53.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Charlton without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Canterbury to Charlton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Charlton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Charlton train from?

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

Train or bus from Canterbury to Charlton?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Charlton is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 2h 12m.

Where does the Canterbury to Charlton bus arrive?

Canterbury to Charlton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.

Where does the Canterbury to Charlton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Canterbury to Charlton?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Charlton is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Canterbury to Charlton.

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

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Where can I stay near Charlton?

There are 20998+ hotels available in Charlton.

Canterbury to Charlton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
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 Charltontrain St Albans City - Gillingham / ...
1h 47m
£39–78
Drive 53.4 mi
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1. Drive from Canterbury to Charltoncar 53.4 mi
1h
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to New Cross Gate Stationbus 007 / ...
2h 12m
£14–30
Train via Gillingham
1. Take the train from Canterbury East to Rochestertrain Dover Priory - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Rochester to Charltontrain Gillingham / ...
2h 8m
£26–52

Canterbury to Charlton by train

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Distance: 78.6 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Charlton, Greater London, England?

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Charlton via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to New Cross Gate Station hourly. Tickets cost £12–29 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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