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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Eltham is to bus which costs £11 - £27 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Eltham is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Eltham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Eltham?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Eltham via Ebbsfleet International and Gravesend. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Eltham?

The distance between Canterbury and Eltham is 59 miles. The road distance is 51.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Eltham without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs £11 - £27.

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

The bus from Bus Station to Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Eltham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Eltham train from?

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

Train or bus from Canterbury to Eltham?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Eltham is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs £11 - £27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the Canterbury to Eltham bus arrive?

Canterbury to Eltham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue station.

Where does the Canterbury to Eltham train arrive?

Canterbury to Eltham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ebbsfleet International station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Eltham is 51 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Canterbury to Eltham.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenuebus 007 / ...
1h 30m
£11–27
Train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Gravesend to Elthamtrain Gravesend - London Victoria / ...
1h 52m
£33–66
Drive 51 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Elthamcar 51 mi
56 min
£13–18
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Canterbury East to Bromley Southtrain Dover Priory - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Bromley South Station to Eltham Church / Well Hall Roadbus 314
1h 57m
£29–53

Canterbury to Eltham by bus

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Distance: 58.3 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

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

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue hourly. Tickets cost £11–27 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canterbury West to Eltham via Ebbsfleet International and Gravesend in around 1h 52m.

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