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How to get fromCardiff to Canterburyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Canterbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    3h 42m
    £99–176

  2. Bus via Cardiff North Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus bus Uk042 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    6h 54m
    £26–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    6h 46m
    £30–52

  4. Drive  212.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Canterburycar car 212.2 mi
    3h 40m
    £53–77

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    7h 3m
    £308–1,170

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury Westtrain train London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
    4h 35m
    £99–176

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BRS - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
    7h 29m
    £287–425

Cardiff to Canterbury by train and subway

Calendar123Weekly Services
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 6h 46m.

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