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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Manston is to bus which costs £3 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Manston is to train which takes 15 min and costs £6 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Manston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kingsmead Roundabout and arriving at Arundel Road. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Manston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Cliffs End, Thanet Parkway. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Canterbury to Manston?

The distance between Canterbury and Manston is 13 miles. The road distance is 15.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Manston without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs £6 - £14.

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

The train from Canterbury West to Cliffs End, Thanet Parkway takes 15 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Manston bus from?

Canterbury to Manston bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Kingsmead Roundabout station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Manston train from?

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

Train or bus from Canterbury to Manston?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Manston is to train which takes 15 min and costs £6 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 38 min.

Where does the Canterbury to Manston bus arrive?

Canterbury to Manston bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Arundel Road station.

Where does the Canterbury to Manston train arrive?

Canterbury to Manston train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cliffs End, Thanet Parkway station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Manston?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Manston is 15 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Canterbury to Manston.

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

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Where can I stay near Manston?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Cliffs End, Thanet Parkwaytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
15 min
£6–14
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsmead Roundabout to Arundel Roadbus 9X
38 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canterbury to Manstontaxi 15.1 mi
24 min
£70–85
Drive 15.1 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Manstoncar 15.1 mi
24 min
£4–6

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Distance: 13.1 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Manston, Kent, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Canterbury West to Cliffs End, Thanet Parkway hourly. Tickets cost £6–14 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Kingsmead Roundabout to Arundel Road 3 times a day. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 38 min. Regent Coaches also services this route 3 times a day.

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