There are 3 ways to get from Canterbury to Needham Market by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 58m£68–118Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 022 / ...
- Take the bus from Southwark St /Blackfriars Road to Coach Stationbus A8
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717 / ...
7h 19m£23–44Drive 114.9 mi
- Drive from Canterbury to Needham Marketcar 114.9 mi
1h 58m£29–42
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Needham Market is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Needham Market is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Needham Market. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Swan via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Southwark St /Blackfriars Road, Coach Station and Old Cattle Market Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Needham Market. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Needham Market via Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Canterbury and Needham Market is 139 miles. The road distance is 115.6 miles.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Needham Market without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Canterbury to Needham Market, including transfers.
Canterbury to Needham Market bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Canterbury to Needham Market train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Needham Market is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Needham Market, England?
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Needham Market via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), and Ipswich in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Swan via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Stamford Street, Southwark St /Blackfriars Road, Coach Station, Cardinal Park Cinema, and Old Cattle Market Bus Station in around 7h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Canterbury West to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Southwark St /Blackfriars Road to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Canterbury to Needham Market bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
Canterbury to Needham Market train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Needham Market is 116 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Canterbury to Needham Market.
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