What is the cheapest way to get from Canterbury to New Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to New Forest is to bus which costs £28 - £75 and takes 7h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury to New Forest?

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to New Forest is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and New Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to New Forest station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Police Station via London Victoria and Fleming Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and New Forest?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to New Forest. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Swindon via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Canterbury to New Forest?

The distance between Canterbury and New Forest is 164 miles. The road distance is 138.9 miles.

How do I travel from Canterbury to New Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Canterbury to New Forest without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 23m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Canterbury to New Forest?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Canterbury to New Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to New Forest bus from?

Canterbury to New Forest bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to New Forest train from?

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

Train or bus from Canterbury to New Forest?

The best way to get from Canterbury to New Forest is to bus which takes 7h 4m and costs £28 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Canterbury to New Forest bus arrive?

Canterbury to New Forest bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Canterbury to New Forest train arrive?

Canterbury to New Forest train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to New Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to New Forest is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Canterbury to New Forest.

Where can I stay near New Forest?

There are 1045+ hotels available in New Forest.

Canterbury to New Forest - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 1 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Canterbury to New Forest by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
3. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Five Alls Courtbus X5
3h 23m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Fleming Waybus 401 / ...
7h 4m
£28–71
Drive 138.1 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to New Forestcar 138.1 mi
2h 23m
£34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London Charing Crosstrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 19m
£74–146
Train via Newbury
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newburytrain London Paddington - Newbury / ...
4h 35m
£68–137
Train, line 1 bus
1. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain
3. Take the bus from Blagrave Street to Newbury Wharfbus 1
7h 6m
£60–120

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Distance: 163.1 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and New Forest, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Police Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Fleming Way in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canterbury West to Police Station via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, London Paddington, Swindon, and Fleming Way in around 4h 19m.

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