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How to get fromCanterbury to Rydeby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Canterbury to Ryde by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry via Sutton

    best
    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    4h 21m
    £104–177

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    6h 36m
    £49–95

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Canterbury East to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    4h 59m
    £96–166

  4. Bus, line 7 bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Star Arcadebus bus X3
    2. Take the bus from Royal Star Arcade to Royal Victoria Placebus bus 7 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to Bus Stationbus bus 291
    4. Take the train from Crawley to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    7h 52m

Canterbury to Ryde by bus and ferry

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Canterbury to Ryde. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to East Croydon, take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea, walk to Civic Offices, take the bus to Hovertravel Stop, walk to Southsea Hoverport, then take the ferry to Ryde Hoverport. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ryde Hoverport via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Clarence Pier, and Southsea Hoverport in around 6h 36m.

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