There are 3 ways to get from Canterbury to West Ham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
55 min£35–68Drive 58.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Canterbury to West Hamcar 58.9 mi
1h 9m£15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to New Cross Gate Stationbus 007 / ...
- Take the bus from New Cross / Jerningham Road to Tower Gateway Station DLRbus 343
3h 17m£17–93
Canterbury to West Ham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to West Ham is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Canterbury to West Ham is to train which takes 55 min and costs £30 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to West Ham station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Tower Gateway Station DLR via New Cross / Jerningham Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to West Ham station. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Abbey Road DLR Station via Stratford International DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Canterbury and West Ham is 66 miles. The road distance is 59.3 miles.
The best way to get from Canterbury to West Ham without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs £30 - £70.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Canterbury to West Ham, including transfers.
Canterbury to West Ham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Canterbury to West Ham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
The best way to get from Canterbury to West Ham is to train which takes 55 min and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £95 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Canterbury, England and West Ham, England?
Southeastern operates a train from Canterbury West to Stratford International hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Plaistow station via New Cross Gate Station, New Cross / Jerningham Road, Tower Gateway Station DLR, and Tower Hill station in around 3h 17m.
- 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 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to New Cross Gate Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from New Cross / Jerningham Road to Tower Gateway Station DLR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
- Phone
- 01766 800 871
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from New Cross / Jerningham Road to Tower Gateway Station DLR
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.traveline.info/
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More Questions & Answers
Canterbury to West Ham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
Canterbury to West Ham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to West Ham is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Canterbury to West Ham.
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