There are 5 ways to get from Canterbury to East Malling by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Canterbury West to East Mallingtrain Minster - London Victoria
1h 4m£19–35Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to King Streetbus X3
2h 22m£4–11Drive 32.2 mi
- Drive from Canterbury to East Mallingcar 32.2 mi
36 min£8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Canterbury to East Mallingtaxi 32.2 mi
36 min£140–170Train via Ashford International
- Take the train from Canterbury West to Ashford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from Ashford International to East Mallingtrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
1h 22m£19–35
Canterbury to East Malling by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to East Malling is to bus which costs £3 - £11 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Canterbury to East Malling is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to East Malling. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Wealden Hall via Chequers Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canterbury West and arriving at East Malling. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Canterbury and East Malling is 38 miles. The road distance is 32.4 miles.
The best way to get from Canterbury to East Malling without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £19 - £35.
The train from Canterbury West to East Malling takes 1h 4m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Canterbury to East Malling bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Canterbury to East Malling train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
The best way to get from Canterbury to East Malling is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £11 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Canterbury, England and East Malling, England?
Southeastern operates a train from Canterbury West to East Malling 5 times a week. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Bus Station to King Street hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 45m. National Express also services this route 4 times a week.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Canterbury West to East Malling
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Canterbury West to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to East Malling
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South East
Bus from Bus Station to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach South East
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- £140–170
CabCo Canterbury Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1227 455 455
- Website
- cabcocanterbury.co.uk
Cabline Taxis Canterbury
- Phone
- +44 1227 555555
- Website
- cabline6.co.uk
Canterbury Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1227 444 444
- Website
- canterburytaxis.co.uk
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Canterbury to East Malling bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at King Street station.
Canterbury to East Malling train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at East Malling station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to East Malling is 32 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Canterbury to East Malling.
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