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

The cheapest way to get from Charlton to Canterbury is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Charlton to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Charlton and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlton to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from St Luke's Church / Charlton and arriving at Bus Station via Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Charlton and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Charlton station to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station and arriving at Canterbury West via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Charlton to Canterbury?

The distance between Charlton and Canterbury is 72 miles. The road distance is 53.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charlton to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Charlton to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlton to Canterbury bus from?

Charlton to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Lewisham Station.

Where do I catch the Charlton to Canterbury train from?

Charlton to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Charlton station.

Train or bus from Charlton to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Charlton to Canterbury is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £30 and takes 2h 39m.

Where does the Charlton to Canterbury bus arrive?

Charlton to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Charlton to Canterbury train arrive?

Charlton to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.

Can I drive from Charlton to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlton to Canterbury is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Charlton to Canterbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Charlton to Canterbury?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford International DLR Stationtrain Dlr
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 2m
£34–71
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
2h 39m
£13–30
Drive 53.3 mi
1. Drive from Charlton to Canterburycar 53.3 mi
1h
£13–19
Train via Gillingham
1. Take the train from Charlton to Gillingham (Kent)train St Albans City - Gillingham / ...
2. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury Easttrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
2h 15m
£26–52

Charlton to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 71.9 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Charlton, Greater London, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a bus from Charlton Village to Canterbury West via Woolwich Arsenal Station, Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £11–28 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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