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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Otford is to bus which costs £10 - £19 and takes 2h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Otford is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Otford?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Otford. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Earl Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Otford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Otford. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Otford?

The distance between Canterbury and Otford is 49 miles. The road distance is 43.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Otford without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £25 - £50.

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

The train from Canterbury West to Otford takes 1h 27m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Otford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Otford train from?

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

Train or bus from Canterbury to Otford?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Otford is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £19 and takes 2h 33m.

Where does the Canterbury to Otford bus arrive?

Canterbury to Otford bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Earl Street station.

Where does the Canterbury to Otford train arrive?

Canterbury to Otford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Otford station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Otford?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Otford is 43 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Canterbury to Otford.

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

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Canterbury to Otford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Otfordtrain Minster - London Victoria
1h 27m
£25–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Earl Streetbus X3
2h 33m
£11–19
Drive 43.1 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Otfordcar 43.1 mi
49 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canterbury to Otfordtaxi 43.1 mi
49 min
£190–230
Train via Ashford International
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Ashford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Otfordtrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
1h 30m
£25–49
Train via Sevenoaks
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Sevenoakstrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
1h 34m
£26–51

Canterbury to Otford by train

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Distance: 49.1 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

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

Southeastern operates a train from Canterbury West to Otford 5 times a week. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Bus Station to Earl Street hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 47m.

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