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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Hailsham is to bus and line 7 bus which costs £7 - £11 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Hailsham is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £13 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Hailsham?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Hailsham station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Police Station via Royal Star Arcade, Royal Victoria Place and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Hailsham?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Hailsham. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Polegate via Ashford International and Hampden Park (Sussex). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Hailsham?

The distance between Canterbury and Hailsham is 61 miles. The road distance is 54.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Hailsham without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Canterbury to Hailsham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Hailsham bus from?

Canterbury to Hailsham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Hailsham train from?

Canterbury to Hailsham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Hailsham?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Hailsham is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus, which costs £7 - £11 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Canterbury to Hailsham bus arrive?

Canterbury to Hailsham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Royal Star Arcade station.

Where does the Canterbury to Hailsham train arrive?

Canterbury to Hailsham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Hampden Park (Sussex) station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Hailsham?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Hailsham is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Canterbury to Hailsham.

Where can I stay near Hailsham?

There are 1279+ hotels available in Hailsham.

Canterbury to Hailsham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 7 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)train Ashford International - Eastbourne
2h 51m
£32–65
Bus, line 7 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Star Arcadebus X3
2. Take the bus from Royal Star Arcade to Royal Victoria Placebus 7 / ...
5h 20m
£8–11
Drive 54 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Hailshamcar 54 mi
1h 15m
£14–19
Train, line 53 bus
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Bexhilltrain Ashford International - Eastbourne / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Police Stationbus 53
3h 13m
£25–52

Canterbury to Hailsham by train and bus

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2h 51mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 60.2 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

Southern operates a train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex) hourly. Tickets cost £21–45 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Police Station via Royal Star Arcade, Royal Victoria Place, and Bus Station in around 5h 20m.

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