There are 3 ways to get from Canterbury to Suffolk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Stowmarkettrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 43m£70–138Drive 112 mi
cheapest- Drive from Canterbury to Suffolkcar 112 mi
2h 23m£28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007 / ...
- Take the bus from Southwark St /Blackfriars Road to Coach Stationbus A8
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717
7h 10m£30–78
Canterbury to Suffolk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Suffolk is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Suffolk is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Muntons via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Southwark St /Blackfriars Road, Coach Station and Old Cattle Market Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Stowmarket via Stratford International DLR Station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Canterbury and Suffolk is 142 miles. The road distance is 112.7 miles.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Suffolk without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Canterbury to Suffolk, including transfers.
Canterbury to Suffolk bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Canterbury to Suffolk train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
The best way to get from Canterbury to Suffolk is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Suffolk, England?
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Stowmarket via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Muntons via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Stamford Street, Southwark St /Blackfriars Road, Coach Station, Cardinal Park Cinema, and Old Cattle Market Bus Station in around 7h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Canterbury West to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Stratford (London) to Stowmarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Southwark St /Blackfriars Road to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Canterbury to Suffolk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
Canterbury to Suffolk train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Suffolk is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Canterbury to Suffolk.
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