There are 3 ways to get from Central London to Canterbury by subway, train, bus, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Northfields station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Piccadilly
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 12m£44–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Ealing Road to Victoria Coach Stationbus N11
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
3h 49m£15–88Drive 69.1 mi
- Drive from Central London to Canterburycar 69.1 mi
1h 37m£17–25
Central London to Canterbury by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central London to Canterbury is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Central London to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Central London to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from South Ealing Road and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Central London station to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Northfields station and arriving at Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Central London and Canterbury is 81 miles. The road distance is 69.5 miles.
The best way to get from Central London to Canterbury without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 12m and costs £40 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Central London to Canterbury, including transfers.
Central London to Canterbury bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from South Ealing Road station.
Central London to Canterbury train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Northfields station.
Central London to Canterbury bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Victoria Coach Station.
What companies run services between Central London, England and Canterbury, England?
You can take a bus from South Ealing Road to Bus Station via Victoria Coach Station and London Victoria in around 3h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Northfields station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–40
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from South Ealing Road to Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–55
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–55
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Central London to Canterbury train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central London to Canterbury is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Central London to Canterbury.
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