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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Lydd is to line 16 bus and line 102 bus which costs £6 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Lydd is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Lydd?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury to Lydd. However, there are services departing from Waitrose and arriving at Church via Folkestone Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Lydd?

The distance between Canterbury and Lydd is 32 miles. The road distance is 28.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Lydd without a car is to train and line 511 bus which takes 1h 52m and costs £13 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Canterbury to Lydd, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Lydd bus from?

Canterbury to Lydd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Waitrose station.

Where does the Canterbury to Lydd bus arrive?

Canterbury to Lydd bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Folkestone Central station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Lydd?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Lydd is 28 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Canterbury to Lydd.

Where can I stay near Lydd?

There are 1022+ hotels available in Lydd.

Canterbury to Lydd - 5 ways to travel via train, line 511 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 511 bus
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Ashford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from Ashford International station to Airport Turningbus 511
1h 52m
£13–21
Line 16 bus, line 102 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waitrose to Folkestone Central stationbus 16
2. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Churchbus 102
2h 12m
£6
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Ryetrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Churchbus 100
2h 9m
£17–34
Drive 28.1 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Lyddcar 28.1 mi
40 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canterbury to Lyddtaxi 28.1 mi
40 min
£120–150

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Distance: 31.5 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Waitrose to Church via Folkestone Central station in around 2h 12m.

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