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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Newhaven is to bus and line 7 bus and line 29 bus which costs £11 - £18 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Newhaven is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Newhaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Newhaven. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Town Centre via Royal Star Arcade, Royal Victoria Place and Friars' Walk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Newhaven?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Newhaven. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Newhaven Town via Ashford International, Hampden Park (Sussex) and Lewes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Newhaven?

The distance between Canterbury and Newhaven is 69 miles. The road distance is 67.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Newhaven without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 6m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Canterbury to Newhaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Newhaven bus from?

Canterbury to Newhaven bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Newhaven train from?

Canterbury to Newhaven train services, operated by Southern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Newhaven?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Newhaven is to bus and line 7 bus and line 29 bus which takes 6h 5m and costs £11 - £18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Canterbury to Newhaven bus arrive?

Canterbury to Newhaven bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Royal Star Arcade station.

Where does the Canterbury to Newhaven train arrive?

Canterbury to Newhaven train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Hampden Park (Sussex) station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Newhaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Newhaven is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Canterbury to Newhaven.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Canterbury to Newhaven?

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Where can I stay near Newhaven?

There are 1996+ hotels available in Newhaven.

Canterbury to Newhaven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 7 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Eastbournetrain Ashford International - Eastbourne
2. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Elim Churchbus 12X / ...
3h 6m
£33–64
Bus, line 7 bus, line 29 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Star Arcadebus X3
2. Take the bus from Royal Star Arcade to Royal Victoria Placebus 7 / ...
3. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to School Hill Bottombus 29 / ...
6h 5m
£12–18
Drive 67.5 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Newhavencar 67.5 mi
1h 39m
£17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)train Ashford International - Eastbourne
3h 14m
£38–80

Canterbury to Newhaven by train and bus

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3h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 68.9 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Newhaven, East Sussex, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Town Centre via Royal Star Arcade, Royal Victoria Place, and Friars' Walk in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, Southern operates a train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex) hourly. Tickets cost £21–45 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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