What is the cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Chatham Dockyard?

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Chatham Dockyard is to bus which costs £6 - £17 and takes 1h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury to Chatham Dockyard?

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Chatham Dockyard is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Chatham Dockyard?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Chatham Dockyard station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Waterfront Bus Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Chatham Dockyard?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canterbury East and arriving at Gillingham (Kent). Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Canterbury to Chatham Dockyard?

The distance between Canterbury and Chatham Dockyard is 28 miles. The road distance is 30.3 miles.

How do I travel from Canterbury to Chatham Dockyard without a car?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Chatham Dockyard without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £13 - £26.

How long does it take to get from Canterbury to Chatham Dockyard?

The train from Canterbury East to Gillingham (Kent) takes 42 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Chatham Dockyard bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Chatham Dockyard train from?

Canterbury to Chatham Dockyard train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury East station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Chatham Dockyard?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Chatham Dockyard is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £13 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £17 and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the Canterbury to Chatham Dockyard bus arrive?

Canterbury to Chatham Dockyard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

Where does the Canterbury to Chatham Dockyard train arrive?

Canterbury to Chatham Dockyard train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Chatham Dockyard?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Chatham Dockyard is 30 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Canterbury to Chatham Dockyard.

Where can I stay near Chatham Dockyard?

There are 1608+ hotels available in Chatham Dockyard.

Canterbury to Chatham Dockyard - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Canterbury to Chatham Dockyard by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury East to Gillingham (Kent)train Dover Priory - London Victoria / ...
1h 13m
£13–26
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hempstead Valley Shopping Centrebus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to Waterfront Bus Stationbus 132 / ...
1h 59m
£7–16
Drive 30.1 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Chatham Dockyardcar 30.1 mi
36 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canterbury to Chatham Dockyardtaxi 30.1 mi
36 min
£130–160
Train via Chatham
1. Take the train from Canterbury East to Chathamtrain Dover Priory - London Victoria / ...
1h 15m
£15–30

Canterbury to Chatham Dockyard by bus and foot

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Distance: 27.4 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Chatham Dockyard, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Canterbury East to Gillingham (Kent) hourly. Tickets cost £13–26 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Chatham Dockyard via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and Waterfront Bus Station in around 1h 59m.

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