What is the cheapest way to get from Canterbury to West Malling?

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to West Malling is to bus which costs £3 - £6 and takes 2h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury to West Malling?

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to West Malling is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and West Malling?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to West Malling. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Town Hill via Royal Star Arcade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and West Malling?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canterbury West and arriving at West Malling. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Canterbury to West Malling?

The distance between Canterbury and West Malling is 39 miles. The road distance is 33.7 miles.

How do I travel from Canterbury to West Malling without a car?

The best way to get from Canterbury to West Malling without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £20 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Canterbury to West Malling?

The train from Canterbury West to West Malling takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to West Malling bus from?

Canterbury to West Malling bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to West Malling train from?

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

Train or bus from Canterbury to West Malling?

The best way to get from Canterbury to West Malling is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £6 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Canterbury to West Malling bus arrive?

Canterbury to West Malling bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Royal Star Arcade station.

Where does the Canterbury to West Malling train arrive?

Canterbury to West Malling train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at West Malling station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to West Malling?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to West Malling is 34 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Canterbury to West Malling.

How do I get a train ticket from Canterbury to West Malling?

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Where can I stay near West Malling?

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There are 5 ways to get from Canterbury to West Malling by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to West Mallingtrain Minster - London Victoria
1h 9m
£20–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Star Arcadebus X3
2. Take the bus from Royal Star Arcade to Town Hillbus 72 / ...
2h 59m
£4–6
Drive 33.5 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to West Mallingcar 33.5 mi
36 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canterbury to West Mallingtaxi 33.5 mi
36 min
£140–180
Train via Ashford International
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Ashford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to West Mallingtrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
1h 15m
£19–39

Canterbury to West Malling by train

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Distance: 38.4 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and West Malling, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Canterbury West to West Malling 5 times a week. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Town Hill via Royal Star Arcade in around 2h 59m.

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