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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Heerlen is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Heerlen is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €210 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Heerlen via Dover and Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Heerlen via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Heerlen?

The distance between Canterbury and Heerlen is 658 km.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Heerlen without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €210 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Canterbury to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Heerlen bus from?

Canterbury to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Heerlen train from?

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

Train or bus from Canterbury to Heerlen?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Heerlen is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €210 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Canterbury to Heerlen bus arrive?

Canterbury to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

What is the time difference between Canterbury and Heerlen?

Heerlen is 1h ahead of Canterbury. It is currently 9:51 AM in Canterbury and 10:51 AM in Heerlen.

Where does the Canterbury to Heerlen train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Heerlen?

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Canterbury to Heerlen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Canterbury to Heerlen by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
6h 4m
€210–419
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Maastrichtbus N870
9h 54m
€43–70
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Heerlencar
4h 21m
€210–247
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Heerlentrain
6h 30m
€184–428
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlentrain S43 / ...
6h 9m
€209–396
Train via Bilzen
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bilzentrain Ic / ...
9h 3m
€140–223
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Heerlencar
5h 18m
€100–198
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Liège-Guilleminstrain
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Heerlentrain
7h 34m
€149–340
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Heerlentrain
6h 54m
€99–328

Canterbury to Heerlen by train

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Distance: 657.9 km
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Heerlen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Heerlen via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Aachen Hbf in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Maastricht once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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