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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Thamesmead is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 58 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Thamesmead is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Thamesmead?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Thamesmead. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Thamesmead / Carlyle Road via New Cross Gate Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Thamesmead?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Thamesmead. However, there are services departing from Canterbury East and arriving at Abbey Wood (London) via Gillingham (Kent). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Thamesmead?

The distance between Canterbury and Thamesmead is 75 miles. The road distance is 51.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Thamesmead without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 34m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Canterbury to Thamesmead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Thamesmead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Thamesmead train from?

Canterbury to Thamesmead train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury East station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Thamesmead?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Thamesmead is to bus and line 177 bus which takes 3h and costs £13 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the Canterbury to Thamesmead bus arrive?

Canterbury to Thamesmead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.

Where does the Canterbury to Thamesmead train arrive?

Canterbury to Thamesmead train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Thamesmead?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Thamesmead is 51 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Canterbury to Thamesmead.

Where can I stay near Thamesmead?

There are 19651+ hotels available in Thamesmead.

Canterbury to Thamesmead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 177 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Stratford International DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Stationtrain Dlr
3. Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Thamesmead / Carlyle Roadbus 244 / ...
1h 34m
£37–93
Drive 51.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Canterbury to Thamesmeadcar 51.1 mi
58 min
£13–18
Bus, line 177 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to New Cross Gate Stationbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Thamesmead / Carlyle Roadbus 177
3h
£14–30
Train
1. Take the train from Canterbury East to Gillingham (Kent)train Dover Priory - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Abbey Wood (London)train Rainham / ...
2h 1m
£26–57

Canterbury to Thamesmead by train and bus

145Weekly Services

1h 34mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 74.6 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Thamesmead / Carlyle Road via New Cross Gate Station in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canterbury East to Thamesmead / Carlyle Road via Gillingham (Kent), Abbey Wood (London), and Abbey Wood Station in around 2h 1m.

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