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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Stanstead is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Stanstead is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stanway Close via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Southwark St /Blackfriars Road, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Sudbury (Suffolk) via Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford (London) and Marks Tey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Stanstead?

The distance between Canterbury and Stanstead is 128 miles. The road distance is 101.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Stanstead without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Canterbury to Stanstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Stanstead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Stanstead train from?

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

Train or bus from Canterbury to Stanstead?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Stanstead is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Canterbury to Stanstead bus arrive?

Canterbury to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where does the Canterbury to Stanstead train arrive?

Canterbury to Stanstead train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Stanstead is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Canterbury to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 671+ hotels available in Stanstead.

Canterbury to Stanstead - 4 ways to travel via train, line 43 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
4h 23m
£61–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 022 / ...
2. Take the bus from Southwark St /Blackfriars Road to Coach Stationbus A8
8h 25m
£26–44
Train, line 43 bus
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3. Take the bus from Bruff Close to Bus Stationbus 43 / ...
4h 50m
£61–105
Drive 100.9 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Stansteadcar 100.9 mi
1h 59m
£26–37

Canterbury to Stanstead by train and bus

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Distance: 127 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Stanway Close via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stanway Close via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Stamford Street, Southwark St /Blackfriars Road, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 25m.

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