There are 3 ways to get from Chelmsford to Canterbury by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 3m£43–82Drive 68.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chelmsford to Canterburycar 68.6 mi
1h 12m£18–25Train, line 108 bus, bus
- Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
- Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lewisham Stationbus 108
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
4h 10m£22–91
Chelmsford to Canterbury by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Canterbury is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Canterbury is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Canterbury West via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Chelmsford and Canterbury is 91 miles. The road distance is 69 miles.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Chelmsford to Canterbury, including transfers.
Chelmsford to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Canterbury is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Chelmsford to Canterbury.
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What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Canterbury, England?
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Canterbury West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Stratford International to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–55
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–55
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Lewisham Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- National Express
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