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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, Catamaran 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 Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    5h 7m
    £91–158

  2. Bus, Catamaran

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Georges Squarebus bus 030 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    6h 59m
    £37–65

  3. Train, Catamaran

    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 Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    5h 32m
    £85–146

  4. Bus, train, Catamaran

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Star Arcadebus bus X3
    2. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to Bus Stationbus bus 291
    3. Take the train from Crawley to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    8h 43m

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  • Distance: 163.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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 Harbour, walk to Portsmouth, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, then take the train to Ryde Esplanade. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ryde Esplanade via London Victoria, St Georges Square, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 6h 59m.

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